Hydrangea Pinky Winky®

Hardy Hydrangea

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Reliable Cold Hardiness
Massive 12-16" flowers are upright on 6-8' plants - never droopy. Blooms are produced all season, the newest being white; the older ones deep pink; yielding a remarkable display of pink, white, and near red on a dense foliage shrub. Paniculatas are the most cold hardy-a native of Asia. Stiff upright branches never get floppy. Flowers are more cone-shaped than ball-like. Can also be shaped into tree form.

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Reliable Cold Hardiness
Massive 12-16" flowers are upright on 6-8' plants - never droopy. Blooms are produced all season, the newest being white; the older ones deep pink; yielding a remarkable display of pink, white, and near red on a dense foliage shrub. Paniculatas are the most cold hardy-a native of Asia. Stiff upright branches never get floppy. Flowers are more cone-shaped than ball-like. Can also be shaped into tree form.

Code HYPW

Patent PP16,166 'DVPPINKY'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species paniculata

Height Tall 6-8'

Spacing Plant 8-10' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Long-Blooming
  • Winter Interest

Planting Sites

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Hedge
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Hydrangea General Information

Paniculata Hydrangeas are cold hardy, more sun tolerant and superb in the border for summer and autumn display. Blooming on new wood, the flowering is not affected by cold snaps and will bloom consistently every year. Provides winter interest too if flowers are left on. Great for indoor decorating as their flowers are easily dried. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hydrangea Plant Care

Paniculata Hydrangeas can be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring. Do not prune just before they bloom, and it is not necessary to prune them every year. For a strong structure, it is a good idea to trim out any crossing branches once in awhile. Shaping can be done as needed.