HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Wim's Red'

Commonly known as Hortensia

Flowers open white in July, turn pink by August and turn an unmistakable dark red in September. A sensational new introduction

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Hydrangeas - Care Guide

£17.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Deciduous - mid-green leaves
Red
White - starts white
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - red-tinted, branching stems.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - requires a sheltered site
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - also known as 'Fire and Ice' because of the colour changes. Prunuing results in larger flowerheads. Can be kept smaller by pruning to about 30cm (1ft) above the ground in spring.
Pests & Diseases - vine weevils, capsid bugs, hydrangea virus, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of origin - garden origin. Belgium. Oprins Nursery
Flower Shape - Panicles -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 4 - Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -