Fire and Ice Panicle Hydrangea

Tags: Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'WIMS RED' Plant Patent #26,005

A compact, early blooming, heat tolerant selection with attractive season-long greenish red foliage. Stunning flower clusters first open to a creamy white in early summer, turn pink in midsummer, then develop a deep red coloring in fall. A beautiful accent, foundation or border shrub for the garden. Deciduous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full shade to partial sun
Mature Size:
3 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Multicolored
Bloom Period:
Summer through Fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Care Instructions

Thrives in organically rich, acidic to neutral, well-drained soils. Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Feed regularly during the growing season. Blooms on new wood; prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.