.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Vanilla Strawberry' Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' Tree Form Description A compact, deciduous shrub known for its large, conical flower clusters that transition from creamy white to rich pink and strawberry hues in late summer. This tree-form hydrangea offers stunning seasonal interest with minimal maintenance requirements. Suggested Uses Ideal for landscape focal points, garden borders, patio containers, and foundation plantings. Its striking flowers also make excellent cut flowers for floral arrangements. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' Common Name: Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 ft tall with a similar spread, with a bushy, upright growth habit. Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Mid to late summer into fall Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location; plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Rich, loamy soils Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage blooms. Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; protect from harsh winter winds. Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and midsummer. Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.