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Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck
Belgium

PINKY WINKY PRIME®

Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

'ILVOHPPRM'

PP#35,334; CBRAF

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Pinky Winky Prime showing its color changing blooms, bright pink on the bottom and a white tip. "} Pinky Winky Prime showing its color changing blooms, bright pink on the bottom and a white tip. A close up of the extra large lacecap blooms of Pinky Winky Prime with a white tip and gradient down to a dark pink at the base. The habit of Pinky Winky Prime with all white blooms. The large lacecap blooms of Pinky Winky Prime hydrangea have turned entirely pink at this point in the season Pinky Winky Prime with all white blooms.
  • Large flowers
  • Cold hardy
  • Vibrant color
Description

Everything you love about the original and more: Pinky Winky Prime® hydrangea impresses with bigger, fuller blooms that age to a far richer pink. The large, pointed panicles emerge pure white and then gradually transform to a saturated hot pink starting from the bottom and moving to the tip. Like the original, Pinky Winky Prime hydrangea is the work of Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck at the ILVO breeding station in Flanders. 

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 9'
Width
6 - 9'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
summer to fall
Flower Color
Pink, White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to most any soil except very wet or excessively alkaline soils.

Pruning

In late winter or early spring, cut back by about one-third its total height, just above a set of large buds. This ensures that the growth for the season will come vigorous buds lower on the plant and also serves to remove any remaining dried blooms. Alternatively, cut back in autumn once the plant has gone completely dormant. May be cut back harder if desired, though this tends to produce stems that are unable to achieve maximum stem strength the following season.

Uses

Specimen; mixed borders; mass plantings. Makes a good hedge or screen. Excellent for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.

Growing Tips

Panicle hydrangeas are the most sun tolerant hydrangeas and are also resistant to wilting. In cooler climates, full sun is recommended for best stem strength and flower set. Flower color is unaffected by soil chemistry. If flowers turn brown and dry instead of aging to pink or red, this indicates that the plant needs more water or that nighttime temperatures are too high for the transition to occur.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week November 17, 2022

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Attracts pollinators, Cut flower, Fall interest, Salt tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Panicle Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Attracts pollinators, Cut flower, Fall interest, Salt tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Panicle Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, White flowers, Green foliage