What to Know for Beautiful Blooms Hydrangeas are beloved for their show-stopping blooms, rich textures, and seasonal color changes. But caring for them successfully requires a bit of strategy — especially when it comes to pruning and placement. Here’s a detailed guide to the three main hydrangea types you’ll find in northern Minnesota, how to…
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rendia’
This variety has abundant, long lasting, rounded flower heads that start white and progress to pink, intense raspberry red and finally wine red. Flowers start blooming in July and take on red coloration earlier in the season than other pink paniculatas. Flower color is best in the fall when night temperatures are 10 degrees cooler than day temperatures. Compared to Strawberry Sundae, Diamond Rouge is slightly bigger and has distinct raspberry-red flowers that color earlier in the season. Benefits from multiple prunes in production to produce strong stems. Flower color varies based on climate and growing conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rensun’
Strawberry Sundae is similar to Vanilla Strawberry but much more compact. Flowers emerge creamy white in mid- summer and change to pink as night temperatures cool down. With its compact habit, this hydrangea adds striking flowers to small spaces and is nicely proportioned for patio containers. The color lasts well into fall. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Flower color varies based on climate and growing conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘HYPMAD I’
With a commanding presence in the summer and fall garden, White Diamonds is an exceptional compact hydrangea with glistening white panicles that are held upright and eventually fade to parchment and pink. Smaller and more manageable than most H. paniculata, White Diamonds boasts dark green leathery foliage that displays increased heat and drought tolerance. Use as an anchor in the mixed border, plant as a hedge or in a large grouping for a magnificent effect.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘BAIful’
FlowerFull Smooth Hydrangea produces significantly bolder blooms, sturdier upright stems, and two-to-three times more blooms per season than other Hydrangea arborescens. It’s proliferation of blooms is held high on strong stems that don’t flop in the wind and rain.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’
Standard form.
The enormous flower heads are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. Flowers emerge creamy white in midsummer, change to pink as the night temperatures drop and finally turn strawberry red. New blooms emerge as older blooms change color, giving the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloring lasts at least 3-4 weeks. Plants grow upright, then cascade later in the season. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Flower color varies based on climate and growing conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renba’
Grafted as a Standard tree form.
With strong, upright stems and large cone-shaped flower panicles that stay upright, this plant is a summer stunner. The flower color starts out white in July then progresses to dark pink. Coloring occurs from the bottom and progresses to the top of the panicle. Berry White® blooms a little later than Strawberry Sundae® and about the same time as Vanilla Strawberry™. Color shades can vary according to location, climate and type of soil.
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘BAILMACSIX’
Genetically compact and incredibly floriferous, Pop Star® Hydrangea is a lacecap variety that is a standout in the landscape or decorative container. With strong bud hardiness and reliable rebloom, Pop Star® is a blooming powerhouse. Its short stature makes this a strong border or short hedge plant that doesn’t need pruning to keep its size and is great for year-after-year color on your deck, patio, or porch. The dark green leaves against the blue or pink blooms give the classic hydrangea look, while the lacecap flowers add extra texture and interest to the garden.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bailpanone’
An exciting new compact panicle hydrangea introduction, Little Hottie™ has very full flower heads with florets that emerge green and turn sparkling white. This well-branched, compact panicle hydrangea is covered in large blooms from the bottom to the top of the plant and holds tight flower clusters out on strong stems. Flowers don’t get heat-stressed or turn brown in excessive heat. With natural basal branching, this new introduction doesn’t need much pruning in production or the landscape to grow into a well-shaped plant with strong stems. Fall color is soft pink.