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    HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Wim's Red'
    HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Wim's Red'
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    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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    • 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
    • Hydrangeas
    • Deciduous
      Mid-green leaves
    • Red
    • White
      Starts white
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Red-tinted, branching stems.
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Requires a sheltered site
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Hydrangea Colourant
    For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
    250g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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