Hydrangea paniculata 'Strawberry Sundae'

Strawberry Sundae' Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Strawberry Sundae’ is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its dense upright flower panicles that open creamy white and quickly develop rich pink to strawberry-red tones as the season progresses. This panicle hydrangea blooms on new wood from mid to late summer, producing abundant blooms on strong stems that hold well without flopping. Its smaller size and vivid color change make it highly useful in compact landscapes.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 3–5 ft · Height: 4–5 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Compact, upright-rounded

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Adaptable; moist, well-drained soil preferred

Water: Medium; benefits from regular moisture during dry periods

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, mixed shrub beds, and smaller garden spaces where the strong white-to-pink color transition provides long seasonal interest. The flower heads are also useful for fresh and dried arrangements.

Care:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Because it blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring to maintain compact form and encourage vigorous flowering. Mulch to conserve moisture and support root health.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Pink

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Rounded

Bark

Exfoliating

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No