Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' PP 25,438 ~ First Editions® Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' PP 25,438 ~ First Editions® Strawberry Sundae® HydrangeaStrawberry Sundae Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub and flowers both on old and new wood. The heavy panicles arch the branches as they bloom white and mature pink, then red and persist until frost attracting butterflies. While it can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well drained acidic soils. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia and Russia Height: 4' 5' Spread: 3' 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full

Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub and flowers both on old and new wood.  The heavy panicles arch the branches as they bloom white and mature pink, then red and persist until frost attracting butterflies.  While it can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well-drained acidic soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.   

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Astilbe, Coral Bells, Dogwood

IMAGES: Photos by F. D. Richards, (1) Hydrangea paniculata [Strawberry Sundae] 'Rensun' (Renault) Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 7/2020, (2) Hydrangea paniculata [Strawberry Sundae] 'Rensun' (Renault) Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 7/2020, (3) Hydrangea paniculata 'STRAWBERRY SUNDAE' 7/2021 Panicle-, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.