Pink Diamond Hydrangea Bush
Hydrangea pink diamond is a showy bush of medium size that offers a showy white bloom in mid to late summer.
Pink diamond hydrangea bush. It was developed in the 1980s as a seedling of hydrangea paniculata unique. They don t wilt as badly in the sun as the macrophyllas. Grow in moist but well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Interhydia commonly sold under the trade name of pink diamond is a compact cultivar that typically grows in a rounded upright form to 5 10 tall and as wide. The large leaves provide texture and a nice backdrop for the flowers. The flowers quickly fade to a deep rich pink which gives the plant its name. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
Hydrangea paniculata pink diamond is a vigorous deciduous shrub with panicles of creamy white flowers which fade to deep pink from late summer into autumn. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Thick panicles of pink buds open to reveal white flowers that mature to vivid pink from beginning in summer and continuing into the first weeks of fall. Pink diamond hydrangea hydrangea paniculata interhydia provides long stemmed large blooms after pruning in spring. How to grow hydrangea pink diamond. Stems are sturdy and stand up to harsh weather throughout the growing season. There are many types of white hydrangeas each needing specific locations and care to perform best these are the four most common types.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. Serrata and climbing hydrangeas h. The most common garden hydrangea shrub is the bigleaf variety hydrangea macrophylla. This late blooming type that peaks in july and august has more in store for you when autumn arrives since the brilliant red and purple leaves rival any fall foliage display sought by leaf peepers. These varieties bloom on the previous season s stems old wood. Bigleaf hydrangeas are the classic florist types of hydrangea. Petiolaris are pruned after the flowers fade in the summer.
Monrovia s pink diamond hardy hydrangea details and information. Flower panicles are substantial growing up to 8 12 long on bushy plants that reach up to 8 feet tall giving them a soft full and fluffy appearance. Annabelle is the most popular variety smooth hydrangeas flower best in full sun but southern gardeners should site the plants in part shade. Hydrangea serrata blue deckle is a dwarf lacecap type that will thrive in the dappled sunlight of tall deciduous trees in zone 6 and warmer gardens. See more below bigleaf h.