HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Wim's Red'

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

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant