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Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

Transform Your Garden with Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

Add a spectacular splash of colour to your garden with the Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise', a hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its unique colour-changing blooms. Selected from trials of over 10,000 plants, this variety stands out for its robust performance and stunning floral display. Each flower head opens pure white before gradually blushing to a rich raspberry pink, creating a dramatic contrast through the summer months.

Why Choose 'Vanille Fraise'?

• Exceptional Hardiness: Withstands temperatures down to -20°C, making it ideal for exposed or north-facing gardens.
• Extended Flowering: Enjoy a succession of beautiful blooms from July to September—perfect for adding long-lasting interest.
• Mature Impact: At full size, this shrub reaches up to 180cm (70.9in) in height and spread, offering impressive structure in borders or as a focal point.
• Versatile Placement: Thrives in sun, semi-shade, or dappled shade. Suitable for beds, borders, or large containers.
• Ideal for Cutting: The conical flower heads make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Planting & Care Guide

• Siting: Plant in non-alkaline, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Choose a spot sheltered from cold, drying winds.
• Soil Preparation: Enrich planting site with well-rotted manure or compost before planting.
• Watering: Keep soil moist during establishment and prolonged dry spells.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges.
• Potted Plants: Supplied as pot-grown plants in 8cm nursery pots; decorative pots shown are for illustration only.

Add Lasting Colour & Structure

'Vanille Fraise' is perfect for mixed borders alongside perennials like hostas, ferns, or shade-loving grasses. Its upright habit also makes it ideal as a specimen plant in smaller gardens. For best results, group several together for an eye-catching display of evolving colour through the season.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise'?
  The best time is autumn or spring when the soil is workable and not waterlogged or frozen.
• How fast does this hydrangea grow?
  'Vanille Fraise' establishes quickly and can reach its mature size of up to 180cm within several years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This hydrangea thrives in non-alkaline (neutral to slightly acidic), fertile, moist but well-drained soils enriched with organic matter.