Botanical profile
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'
Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’ is a very popular shrubby hydrangea, known for its spectacular flowering with strong color evolution and its vigorous, well-structured habit. This variety is distinguished by its large conical panicles that open creamy white in early summer, then gradually turn soft pink before reaching an intense raspberry pink at the end of the season. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette taller than it is wide, ideal for background borders, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Vanille Fraise’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming even after harsh winters. The deciduous medium green foliage strongly highlights the contrast of the floral colors and extends ornamental interest until autumn. Highly decorative and robust, it remains a reliable choice in nurseries and landscape design.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common namePanicle Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise'
Latin nameHydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'
FamilyHydrangeaceae
TypeOrnamental shrub
Plant
description
description
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’ is a very popular shrubby hydrangea, known for its spectacular flowering with strong color evolution and its vigorous, well-structured habit. This variety is distinguished by its large conical panicles that open creamy white in early summer, then gradually turn soft pink before reaching an intense raspberry pink at the end of the season. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette taller than it is wide, ideal for background borders, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Vanille Fraise’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming even after harsh winters. The deciduous medium green foliage strongly highlights the contrast of the floral colors and extends ornamental interest until autumn. Highly decorative and robust, it remains a reliable choice in nurseries and landscape design.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureFull sun to partial shade
Soil
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
July to October
Flower colorCreamy white turning to pink then raspberry pink
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Fruiting
Dry capsules with no ornamental interest
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Spread2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rateFast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
