Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea

Name: Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: SSH-001
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (46 reviews)

Color-Changing Blooms
Compact Upright Habit
Great Cut Flowers

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Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea

Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea is a compact panicle hydrangea with creamy white summer flowers that mature to soft pink and strawberry tones. Its upright habit, smaller size, and long-lasting blooms make it excellent for borders, foundations, low hedges, mass plantings, and cut flower arrangements.

Why choose Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea?

Choose Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea for the color-changing beauty of a panicle hydrangea in a space-saving, easy-to-place form. The flowers open creamy white in midsummer, then shift toward pink as cooler nights arrive, extending the display into fall. Its compact upright shape works beautifully under windows, along walkways, in mixed shrub borders, or grouped as a low flowering hedge. The sturdy blooms are also excellent for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rensun’ STRAWBERRY SUNDAE®
Common Name: Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea, Strawberry Sundae Panicle Hydrangea
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, multi-stemmed shrub

Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Additional Information

Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea blooms from midsummer into fall, producing cone-shaped flower panicles that create a beautiful multi-toned display as the season progresses. New flowers emerge creamy white, then gradually develop pink and strawberry shades as nighttime temperatures cool. Since this is a panicle hydrangea, flower color is influenced by bloom maturity and weather rather than soil pH.

This hydrangea is deciduous, with green foliage during the growing season before leaf drop in winter. Its manageable size makes it especially useful for foundation plantings, small gardens, low hedges, mass plantings, mixed borders, and cut flower gardens. The blooms can be enjoyed fresh, dried for arrangements, or left standing for winter texture. Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea flowers on new wood, so pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Set the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during dry stretches, especially in hot afternoon sun, sandy soil, or newly planted foundation beds.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch slightly away from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove weak, damaged, or crossing stems and lightly shape the plant to encourage sturdy flowering growth.

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FAQs

How big does Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea get?
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea typically grows about 4–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making it a compact option for borders, foundations, low hedges, and smaller landscapes.
When does Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea bloom?
It blooms from midsummer into fall. The flowers open creamy white, then develop pink and strawberry tones as they mature and cooler nights arrive.
Does soil pH change Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea flower color?
No. Panicle hydrangeas do not shift blue or pink based on soil pH like some bigleaf hydrangeas. The color change comes from bloom age, weather, and seasonal temperature.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'
Bloom Time	Mid Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Hydrangeaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#2 Container, #3 Container, Quart

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Growing Zones 3-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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