Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Wim’s Red’
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim’s Red’ is a shrubby hydrangea highly prized for the exceptional intensity of its autumn coloration and its naturally balanced habit. This variety stands out for its well-furnished conical panicles that open creamy white in early summer, quickly turn pink, then take on a deep, almost wine-red hue at the end of the season, one of the most sustained among the paniculata varieties. Its general habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette slightly taller than it is wide, making it ideal for structured beds, flowering hedges, and standalone plantings. The deciduous dark green foliage also turns purplish-red in autumn, significantly extending its ornamental interest. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Wim’s Red’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and abundant flowering every summer.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, flowering shrub fertilizer
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Creamy white turning to pink then deep red
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Deep green turning purplish red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright, dense, and well-structured shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Width
4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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