Hydrangea paniculata pinky winky is a beautiful, deciduous shrub that is perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden. The large, pink flowers are stunning against the green leaves, and the plant is relatively easy to care for.
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About soil condition, hydrangea paniculata pinky winky need moist, fertile soil with good drainage to thrive. Be sure to avoid planting them in poorly drained areas, as their roots will not be able to tolerate sitting in waterlogged soil. If you're not sure about the drainage in your garden, you can improve it by adding organic matter to the beds before planting.
Similar to other hydrangea paniculata, 'Pinky Winky' prefers full sun to partial sun. The more sun it gets, the more flowers it will produce. It will also do well in partial shade, but it may not flower as heavily. 'Pinky Winky' is a moderate to fast grower, reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet in just a few years.
The temperature condition for hydrangea paniculata pinky winky is ideal at around 68 degrees Fahrenheit. They can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures but will not do well in warm weather. These plants prefer partial sun to full sun and will need to be watered regularly.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is around 50%. If the humidity gets too low, the leaves will start to turn brown and crisp. If the humidity gets too high, the leaves will start to yellow and drop off.
Regarding fertilizer, this kind of plant does best with a slow-release fertilizer that's high in phosphorus. As for the roots, they're relatively shallow, so you'll want to be careful not to damage them when you're working in the garden beds.
Pruning is an important part of keeping your hydrangea paniculata pinky winky healthy and vibrant. Depending on the season and the type of pruning you're doing, the process can be different. But in general, it's important to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged growth from the plant. You should also trim back any overgrown branches to promote new growth.
Propagation is generally done by rooting softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the plant in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and should be taken from new growth that has not yet flowered. Cuttings can be rooted in a soil-less mix or in a pot filled with moistened potting mix. To promote root growth, bottom heat can be provided using a heat mat set to 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots filled with potting mix.
Usually, the plant growth rate is quite fast, with some species capable of growing up to 24 inches in a single growing season. However, pinky winky hydrangeas are not as fast-growing as some other species of hydrangeas, and they may take several years to reach their full potential size.
Common problems for this kind of plant are aphids, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew. Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that can cause new growth to be stunted. Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes brown or black spots on the leaves. Rust is a fungal disease that causes orange or brown pustules on the leaves. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that causes a white or gray powdery growth on the leaves.
Source:
Hydrangea paniculata 'DVP Pinky' - JC Raulston Arboretum
Hydrangea paniculata | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Hydrangea paniculata: Panicle Hydrangea
