Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Strawberry Sundae'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Strawberry Sundae'
Common name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundae Fraise'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Sundae Fraise’ is a compact and highly ornamental shrub hydrangea, prized for the rapid and delightful evolution of its blooms. This variety is distinguished by its well-proportioned conical panicles, which open creamy white before gradually turning soft pink, then deep raspberry pink at the end of the season, visually evoking an ice cream sundae with strawberries. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette slightly taller than wide, making it perfectly suited for small gardens, foreground plantings, and container cultivation. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Sundae Fraise’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and abundant flowering every summer, even after harsh winters. The deciduous medium green foliage effectively highlights the colorful transformation of the flowers and maintains an attractive appearance until autumn. Very popular in nurseries, it combines a manageable size, strong visual impact, and great ease of cultivation.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July to October
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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