Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanilla Strawberry’
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 6-7′
Width at Maturity: 4-5′
Spacing: 4′ for solide hedges; 8’+ for space bewteen plants
Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Rounded, Upright
Flower Color: White, turns to Strawberry Pink
Flower Size: Large – up to 8 inches long
Flowering Period: Summer thru Fall
Flower Type: Single in large clusters
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: NA
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Sun or Part Shade
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (Moderately Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Sun
Description
Named top plant by the American Nursery and Landscape Association, and since has taken the gardening world by storm, the Vanilla Strawberry was discovered in France and is a relative of the classic PeeGee Hydrangea. It features abundant, large, 8-inch flower clusters that open creamy white aging to a rich strawberry-pink color. You’ll see both colors on the plant simultaneously, which provides a stunning bicolor effect. The flowers are held atop burgundy-bronze stems that contrast nicely with the rich green leaves and the flowers. Extremely cold hardy to -40F, and heat hardy to Zone 8, Vanilla Strawberry and an easy-to-grow beauty that will always have you looking forward to its long summer bloom.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in an upright rounded form 6 to 7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, Vanilla Strawberry makes an impressive shrub or tree form specimen all on its own. That said, groupings and hedges of this cultivar are even more spectacular. Also a nice addition to mixed flowering shrub borders, as an accent in home foundation plantings, as a background in perennial gardens, and in large pots, planters or other containers of 18 inches or more in diameter. A fine addition to Hydrangea gardens, pink or red theme gardens, cut flower gardens, and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 4 feet apart for solid hedges; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is exceptionally easy to grow when planted right and in the right spot. Almost any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility will do. Vanilla Strawberry can take the heat at our location here in north-central Georgia, but it also withstands even the coldest winter temperatures as far north as USDA Zone 3a, where it will also tolerate full, all day sun. In the South, zones 7 and below, it will tolerate full sun, but we’ve seen it perform and look its best with some filtered sun or dappled shade during the hottest hours of summer afternoons. We suggest at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day or all day lightly filtered sun for best flowering. Too much shade and plants become floppy with diminished flowering.
Note: Vanilla Strawberry is a Hydrangea paniculata species that produces its flowers from buds that are formed on “new wood” (the current season’s growth). This means you don’t want to prune them in late spring or summer when they’re preparing to bloom.
For proper pruning time and techniques on various types of Hydrangea see: How To Prune Various Types Of Hydrangea
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Hydrangeas.
How To Plant Hydrangeas In The Ground & Pots
How To Prune Various Types Of Hydrangea
How To Fertilize And Water Hydrangeas
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I was pleasantly surprised how the plant arrived so well packaged. More so when I opened it up…the hydrangea was full and much larger than I expected. Nice job Wilson Bros. Will be ordering from you again.————————————-Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I got this for my daughter for her wedding anniversary. The plant that arrived was very healthy and she happily reported that she now has 4 blooms on it! She is delighted. Thank you for such wonderful service and quality.————————————————————You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your daughter enjoys it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plants were well packaged and arrived intact. Planted immediately and two weeks later, they are blooming and thriving. Highly recommend Wilson Bros for online purchases.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words, awesome review and the photos! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Came in very healthy and green. I was pleasantly surprised. Hope it grows into a beautiful plant. Will show pictures of another time.———————————————–Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Both plants arrived in good condition and alive. I am anxious for spring and the blooming, Right now they are alive sticks in pots in a covered area of my deck, waiting for time to grow and bloom.—————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Beautiful blooming bush arrived sooner than expected and was in perfect condition. Highly recommend Wilson brothers for top notch service and products.———————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Hello Wilson Brothers,
I received my hydrangea Monday and it arrived in beautiful condition! I have planted it and it’s thriving!
Thanks for the great service and plant!
Highly recommend your company!
Sincerely—————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received my hydrangea Monday and it arrived in beautiful condition! I have planted it and it’s thriving!
Thanks for the great service and plant!
Highly recommend your company!
Sincerely—————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Shipped quickly, was well packaged and looked healthy when it arrived. So far the plant seems to be doing good! Happy with my overall experience.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Packed so well. Arrived in great shape. Planted in garden and I see a few flower buds forming already.—————————————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
The plant arrived quickly in perfect shape. It was shipped in a unique and efficient carton. It appears healthy and strong. Can’t wait for next summer!!!——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Very easy company to work with. Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea arrived quickly with great instructions. We are looking forward to blooms.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My Two 3 gal. Hydrangea plants arrived in a timely manner and in great shape.They started blooming day they were planted; July first, and continue to do so.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived still moist and very healthy!! I can’t wait to see the blooms on this beautiful plant!—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the photos and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Both hydrangea’s were very well boxed up when they arrived. I can’t wait to see the beautiful blooms this summer!——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My hydrangea arrived in great condition. They pack everything so well! I have it in the ground now and it is leafing out! I know it’s going to be so beautiful. The 3 gallon is a great size too. In a few years it is going to be the perfect for the area I planted it.———————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
The plants came well packaged and much sooner than anticipated. They looked healthy and have transplanted well. We are looking forward to enjoying beautiful blooms next summer!——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My plants were shipped overnight and they arrived yesterday with excellent packaging. I received big and healthy plants with lots of leaves (they’re in 3 gallon pots). Can’t wait to see them bloom!—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
This was an excellent purchase. 2 large, healthy plants boxed securely and carefully. Both started blooming right away. Never expected such vigorous growth in such a short period of time. Will definitely use Wilson Bros. in the future!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The shrub arrived yesterday in great shape! I order from several companies and this is by far the healthiest and well packed order I have ever received!! The plant is exactly as described and arrived in just a few days. I am one happy gardener! Thanks so much!——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and a great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plants arrived in good condition and appear to be.growing well in the ground. I have already seen blooms on one of the plants. The plants were well package and arrived within a few days of the online order. I will be ordering more plants real soon.—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received my hydrangeas quickly and packed better than any other plant I’ve ever received. It was very healthy! It’s been in the ground about 3 weeks and has a lot of new growth and is growing quickly. Thank You Wilson Bros.!——————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I bought two Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea. Both are really healthy and beautiful! !!————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
This plant arrived in a very healthy condition with the soil contents well-protected and in place. I planted it right away and it looks wonderful. I can not wait for it to bloom! Wilson Brothers Gardens does a great job on shipping and I highly recommend them.——————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Received the two hydrangeas and was very impressed. Packaging was excellent for such a difficult item to pack, Plants were very healthy and are doing fine. Love what you are doing and will use again.——————————————-Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG
This 3 gallon hydrangea arrived in perfect condition. I planted it as instructed in the directions, unfortunately we had some below freezing weather after planting. I covered it for the several nights it was below freezing. Some of the leaves turned brown but I am happy to say that new green leaves have emerged. I look forward to seeing it bloom!———————————–We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
My plants came today, and they are beautiful!——————————-Thanks for the nice review! Beth | WBG
I was very pleased with the extremely quick delivery of my order and the great condition the plant was in……excellent packaging for safe delivery. I am so hoping my hydrangea will grow into a beauty!!! Thank you! I will definitely order from you again! ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Beth! Thanks so much for your review of the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea plant and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Follow the links to instructions under the Planting & Care tab on the plant page and you should have great success! Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with.
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Yes I received my order. I couldn’t believe the amount of Blooms on the plant. I will be placing other orders with Wilson Bros Garden in the near future.——————————Hi Mark, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I was looking for this specific plant and was thrilled when I found it offered here. The plant arrived as indicated. The packaging was outstanding! Even though the box was dented pretty deeply in one spot, the plant was upright, secure and healthy. I planted it immediately, afraid that it was too late in the season but it has survived several frosty mornings already. I’m excited to see what Spring holds for this plant! ——————– WBG Reply: Hi Kris – Thanks for taking the time to provide your review and the compliments! It has been our pleasure to serve you. Hope you enjoy the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea for years to come. The blooms are absolutely gorgeous on this variety. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
I was very apprehensive investing this amount without seeing & choosing my plant.
You exceeded my expectations.
I promptly planted per instructions.
I am shocked! My plant is fixing to bloom after just a couple of weeks. I can’t wait to see the full looms.
You exceeded my expectations.
I promptly planted per instructions.
I am shocked! My plant is fixing to bloom after just a couple of weeks. I can’t wait to see the full looms.























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