I would buy this plant again!
5
This plant was well packaged and arrived in very good condition. It looked very good the first year. Hoping it'll continue to do well.
Hardi
East Sussex
Hydrangea paniculata Pinky-Winky ('Dvppinky') (PBR)
hydrangea Pinky Winky
2 litre pot
available to order from autumn
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: August to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The tiny star-like flowers emerge from bud white and gradually fade to pink as they age giving the panicles a distinct two-tone effect. The flower panicles are long, and can reach up to 40cm long, and the sturdy stems hold them erect. Use it as a specimen plant or to create a spectacular flowering hedge. The flower-heads can be picked for dried arrangements. - Garden care: To enhance flowering prune hard in early spring, cut back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant.
Goes well with
Excellent compact hydrangea
5
Very health, plant with a nice framework. Planted in Autumn last year and has flowered beautifully from mid summer this year. Flowers are large, open creamy white and fade to a dusky pink. I'm really thrilled with it.
Lissa
edinburgh
Great plant
5
I was delighted to find this unusual hydrangea that I could plant in a sunny position. Although still small it has overwintered well and I look forward to seeing it's growth throughout the year.
Thames Valley gardener
Thames Valley
Hydrangea Pinky Winky, I love it.
5
I have it in a tub due to it's overall size, my garden is small
Fluffy
High Peak
Something special
5
A healthy plant that established well and did not suffer significantly in this summer's drought. It has grown and flowered well, the best hydrangea I've come across.
Chris
Liverpool
Beautiful Hydrangea
5
Nice large healthy plant, arrived very well packaged in excellent condition.
Fossil
Suffolk
Give it a chance
5
When the plant arrived I was very disappointed because it just looked like a stick. However I planted it and come the summer it was delightful. Hope it will be even better next year as it matures. Give your plant a chance because it is guaranteed and if it does not do well, you can discuss with Crocus.
Satisfied customer
Shropshire
2000011174
5.0
7
100.0
- Hi. I got a Pinky Winky Hydrangea from you recently and it was beautiful, but now the flowers have turned dark brown and all the leaves have gone brown and dropped off. Is this normal for the end of September or have I done something wrong? Thanks Julie
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Julie22
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Hello, These plants are starting to die back now, but if the whole plant is already looking brown or dead, then it does seem a litle early. The thing that does spring to mind however is that these plants like a good amount of water, so if this browning happend quite suddenly, then it may have dried out.
Helen
- Morning, I bought the above hydrangea about a month ago just has sticks at the moment when will the shoots start appearing.
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worthing gardener
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Hello, The paniculata hydrangeas are always really late into leaf, so I would give it another month and wait and see what happens.
Helen
- Hi, I have purchased hydrangea paniculata pinky winky but am worried that it will not flourish in my sandy soil. I was told that any soil is suitable for it but I'm not sure. Can you please advise on best care for this beautiful plant. Rio
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Rio
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Hello there This Hydrangea paniculata should grow ok in any reasonably fertile, moist soil with good drainage, so your soil should be fine. Hope this helps
- Suggestions for planting low maintenance border please Hello, I recently had my garden extended by a piece of land measuring 34 metres by 14 metres, and my son purchased 23 Phormiums from you in last August on my behalf. I was delighted with the service I received, and the plants appear to be thriving well especially considering the dreadful weather we have suffered this winter. We also bought Rootgrow from you to assist with their development ,and also for use when we moved mature Acers and other shrubs. I still need more shrubs or other types of plants and would appreciate some advice as to what to use. Along one of the 14 metre lengths there is a "hedge" of bamboo plants, and adjacent to these on the return (long) length there is a small rise of earth, tapering down to ground level, with a specimen black bamboo at the end of the mound. There is also a mature acer, which we had to move, situated at the edge of the dividing path (between the lawn) on the field side of the garden. Would it be possible for you to suggest the names of suitable plants which I could purchase from you and which would compliment the existing ones. I am in my eighties and therefore need a very low maintenance garden. I would also like to introduce a little colour if possible. My garden is very exposed and is on quite a windy site. I look forward to your reply.
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Marian Burgess
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Hello there, There are many plants that might tempt you - here are some of my favourites:- Fatsia japonica http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/fatsia-japonica/classid.3840/ Rodgersia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.rodgersia/cat.plants/ Heuchera http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.heuchera/cat.plants/ Hydrangea paniculata http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hydrangea-paniculata/ Aucuba japonica http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/aucuba-japonica/classid.277/ Rosa rugosa Alba http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/roses/shrub-rose/hedging/bush-rose/hedging-rose/other-shrub-rose/rosa-rugosa-alba/classid.1148/ Cotoneaster http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.cotoneaster/ Buddleja http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.buddleja/ I hope this helps, Helen Plant Doctor
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- Specimen Ceanothus or another large bushy shrub.... Good afternoon, When I was first looking for a Ceanothus to replace the one we have in our front garden, I looked on your website, but you only had small ones. Our once lovely Ceanothus has been pruned out of all recognition again this year, as I planted it a bit too near our boundary when it was a baby. I know it may come back, but it is getting ridiculous as every time it grows back it has to be cut back again severely and then ooks a mess for most of the year. Have you got a nice, tall, bushy Ceanothus to replace it? I love my Ceanothus but perhaps if you don't have a big one, do you have another large, flowering shrub as an alternative? Hope you can help Regards Margaret
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D DRAKETT
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Hello Margaret, it is rare to find larger sized Ceanothus as they are usually quite short-lived and don't normally live longer than 6 - 8 years. We do have a selection of larger shrubs on our site like Hamamelis, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Acer, Cornus, Cotinus, Philadelphus, Syringa and Viburnum, so you may find something of interest. They will be listed in this section. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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- Moving Hydrangeas Hello there, I have a wonderful Hydrangea 'Tricolor' which has just finished flowering for this year. However it is now getting too big for its space and I would like to move it. I am wondering if this is possible and if so if now is the best time to do this or if it would be better to wait till the spring. Hope you can help as it is a lovely plant and I do not want to lose it but it is definitely beginning to look unhappy in its current place, although the aspect is appropriate. Thanking you in advance for your time with this. Liz
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ldavidson
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Dear Helen Thank you so much for your prompt and helpful reply to my email about moving my Hydrangea. I will do as you say as I am very keen for it to survive! Thanks again Liz
Crocus Helpdesk
Hello Liz, The best time to move established shrubs is in the autumn when the soil is still warm but the plant isn't in full active growth - so now is perfect. Begin by marking a circle around the shrub, as wide as the widest branch. Dig a trench along the line of this circle. Use a fork to loosen the soil around the root ball as you go to reduce its size and weight so that it becomes manageable. When the root ball looks about the right size that you can still move it but there are still a lot of roots intact, begin to under cut the root ball with a sharp spade to sever the biggest woody roots. Roll up the root ball in sacking or plastic to protect the roots from damage and drying out. Move the shrub to a pre determined position. It is important to have the site ready so that you can transplant the shrub at once and it isn't left for hours (or worse!) drying out. Remove the sacking and plant the shrub in the new hole, at the depth at which it was previously planted. Firm well, water well and mulch with a good thick layer of well rotted farmyard manure. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
ldavidson
- Hydrangea for a tub? Hello again, I would love to have the Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' in my garden, but only have roomfor it in a large tub,- can you tell me if it would live and grow in a tub with its own special ericacious soil and feed, also how high would it get? I used to have a white one that almost reached the sky Many thanks Jean
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Jean Weston
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Hello Jean, It is possible to grow this in a large pot, provided it is kept well watered. It has an eventual height and spread of around 1.5m, but this will be reduced if it is kept in a pot. I'm afraid though I cannot be more precise as this will depend on the size of the pot and the growing conditions. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Hello Helen, Thank you for your answer, now can you tell me what is the right size large pot I can use safely please...........Jean
Jean Weston
Hello again Jean, There are no hard and fast rules, so I would just get the biggest pot you can find. Best regards, Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Hydrangea not flowering Hi I have a Hydrangea in my garden. For a few years it was in a pot but for some reason, it only ever seem to flower every other year. The autumn before last, I planted it in the border as it was getting too big to leave in a pot. It didn't flower last year so I was expecting it to bloom this year but it hasn't got a single flower. Around the beginning of the year I noticed the slugs had had a go at it as it was looking poorly. However, I sorted that problem and the foliage is looking really healthy but it still hasn't got a single flower. Any ideas about what could have gone wrong, please? Thanks Sylvia
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Sylvia Styles
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Hello Sylvia, There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower, but the most likely cause of your problems are either a late frost killing off the buds, or it could be pruning at the wrong time of the year. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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- Rabbit proof shrubs Dear Sirs We are planning to plant a 30mt long border with flowering shrubs and have assorted colours of Rhododendrons in mind. Our main concern is that the shrubs must be rabbit proof as the border is adjacent to woods and a large grassed area. Also, where possible we would like to have 'flowers' on the shrubs throughout the summer. Would you be able to provide a picking list of suitable shrubs? Thank you for your prompt attention Andy
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Clark, Andy (buying)
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Hello there, These are really troublesome pests, and there are no effective deterrents available (apart from getting a guard dog) which will be any help to you. They tend to prefer leaves and soft stems rather than flowers and woody stems, and they seem to prefer feeding in exposed positions and often nibble plants at the edge of borders. This habit can be used to the gardener's advantage by planting more valuable subjects in the centre of beds. In winter, when food is scarce, deciduous plants at the edge of beds will not interest rabbits, and will help protect winter flowers in the centre. Below is a list of flowering shrubs which they usually tend to leave alone. Buddleia davidii, Ceanothus Cistus Cotoneaster dammeri Deutzia Hebe Hypericum Hydrangea Mahonia aquifolium Potentilla fructicosa Rhododendron spp. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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