Hydrangea, Pinky Winky #3
Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'
Height: Typically 5–6 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for a balanced, bushy display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Pinky Winky Hydrangea delights your landscape with its playful and vibrant blooms. This charming shrub produces generous clusters of soft pink flowers that intensify into a deeper, more vivid pink as the season progresses. Its naturally compact, mounded habit makes it an ideal focal point in mixed shrub borders or a standout in containers, adding a fresh, uplifting splash of color to any outdoor setting. With lush, dark green foliage providing an elegant backdrop, the blooming display of Pinky Winky is both striking and texturally sophisticated.
General Care
- Sunlight: Performs best in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 6.0–6.5)
- Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and help regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its natural, bushy shape without sacrificing future blooms
Refresh your landscape with the delightful allure of Pinky Winky Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a continuous burst of playful, evolving blooms and refined textural appeal throughout the season.