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Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea, (Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy') is a vibrant plant known for adding stunning summer color to gardens. Initially, the blossoms appear pure white, gradually shifting to a ... Wilkerson Mill Gardens (Hydrangea.com) Flowering Vines and Groundcovers, Hydrangeas Address: 9595 Wilkerson Mill Rd Palmetto, 30268 (United States) Phone: (770) 463-2400 Fax: (770) 463-9717 » View more about them » Visit their website » E-Mail them » Visit their facebook » Visit their Twitter Hydrangea paniculata blooms on new wood so if late spring frosts are an issue, locating one against a wall or other heat sink helps prevent damage from spring freezes is a good idea.

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Unlike its mophead cousins, the paniculata can be trained to a small, single-trunked tree, which would be a showpiece in a small garden. Watch for the final installment on hydrangeas in this series. I’ll cover winter protection in colder climates, how to propagate a hydrangea, and how to preserve those beautiful flowers. Photos courtesy University of Wisconsin Extension and Daves Garden PlantFiles database.