Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ is a vigorous, bushy, deciduous shrub boasting huge conical flower panicles, 8-12 in. long (20-30 cm), from late summer into fall. Opening creamy white, the florets turn deep pink as the season progresses. Borne on strong, sturdy stems, the blossoms create a colorful show that extends well into the fall. This hardy hydrangea adds striking flowers to foundation plantings, shrub borders, and floral arrangements.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows with an upright habit to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 5-6 ft. wide (150-180 cm).
• Performs best in sun to partial shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Afternoon shade in hot summer climates is recommended.
• Easy-to-grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil PH.
• Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic summer blooms in front of walls, fences, taller shrubs, and trees. Great for city gardens, cottage gardens or containers. Panicles may be cut for fresh arrangements or for drying.
• Best if pruned back in late winter or early spring. Blooms occur on current season’s growth, ensuring reliable flowering.
• Watch for botrytis blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust, and mildew.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings.
• Hydrangea paniculata species is native to southern and eastern China, Korea, Japan and Russia.
• Foliage can aggravate skin allergies. Mild stomach upset possible if ingested.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.