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Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPPinky'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Container Friendly, Non-invasive |
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| Hardiness Zone | 3a to 8b |
| Sunlight | Partial shade |
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| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading, Trailing, Upright |
| Blooms In | Fall, Summer |
| Flower Color | Pink, White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pet Safety | Toxic to pets |
| Suitable Space | Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Hydrangea |
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| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida, Cornales |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Giant white and pink spires on a hefty strong plant, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea, (Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPPinky') has astonishingly large blossoms that grow up to 14" in length! Each floret has nearly double the petals of other Hydrangeas, giving the plant a fuller-bodied look.
The thick stems easily support the large blossoms. The flower heads emerge a lovely ivory white and continue to grow throughout the season and as the older flowers turn dark pink the new flowers continue to emerge white. The effect is absolutely stunning! Backed by the iconic, quilted Hydrangea dark green foliage, these are gorgeous plants even when not in bloom!
You'll enjoy a low-maintenance shrub and blooms for your dining table vases and bouquets, and your pollinators will adore the nectar resource! Hide an unsightly view or surround your backyard nooks in finery, plus those nosy neighbors won't mind this gorgeous flowering privacy fence either!
Planting and Application:
These ornamental flowering bushes are the most eye-catching bloomers! Elegant specimens and focal points among garden beds, their appeal is only compounded when used in long dramatic rows and en masse! Plant Pinky Winky® as anchors at the corner of your home or as a row along the sunny side of your home's foundation planting.
Used either in the back or middle of a garden bed, as a gorgeous backdrop, and is usually a taller focal point to add height and drama to the landscape! Even larger planters gain a prominent accent to use around your seating areas in the sun. This is truly a remarkable flowering ornamental for the summer and autumn landscape because of its blooms that dry and persist on the plant through fall and winter.
Pinky Winky® can be easily maintained as a smaller plant or trained into a small multi-branched tree for a real spectacle in your front yard plantings or as an entertainment area crown jewel.
- Large Flowers Transform from White to Pink
- Big, Pointed Spires of Nearly Double Blooms
- Large Shrub & Strong, Sturdy Stems
- Long-Lasting Flowers & Dried Decor
- Train as a Small Tree-Form
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Easy to care for, this Hydrangea blooms on new wood so it can be pruned in the fall or early spring. Pinky Winky® is a deciduous Panicle Hydrangea with a moderate to fast growth habit that grows 6 - 8 feet in mature height and width. These flowering shrubs prefer full sun for the strongest growth and largest/most profuse blooms, plus the best color! However, in hotter climates, they do appreciate afternoon shade or all-day dappled shade. Pinky Winky® prefers good, loamy soil, but is adaptable to many soils, and a consistent amount of moisture is required. Check out our Garden Blog on How to Plant Hydrangeas.
- Full Sun
- Moderately Consistent Moist Soil & Fertility
- Loves a Mulched Bed
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune When Dormant
- Adaptable to Most Soil Types
For gorgeous blooms indoors and out, plus four-season décor, you'll love the large blooms and sturdy stems of this fantastic ornamental flowering shrub! Buy a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea for yourself from NatureHills.com to elevate your garden! Get it delivered to your doorstep from our expert garden centers today!
Planting & Care
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Nature Hills Nursery shipped 2 Tidbit Panicle Hydrangeas to my home in the same container. One arrived in good condition and the other was essentially dead. I have planted the good Hydrangea, and it seems to be doing well in my garden. I recommend different packaging when shipping 2 plants together. Both plants should have their base pot on the same side of the container with verbiage on the box stating, "This Side Up". The 1 that did not make it was planted with the base pot facing the opposite direction of the other plant. When the box got turned "upside down" in relation to the Hydrangea that arrived in good condition, some of the moist soil in the "bad" plant apparently fell out.
Arrived in great shape. Planted now and so far it continues to look good.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea is a reliable performer, and it sounds like yours is off to a solid start. Once it settles in and puts down roots, you can expect some really strong blooms as the season goes on. Thanks for sharing the update, Jana.
I hope these plants are made of gold! The price is ridiculously high!
Love these little hydrangeas! Thriving in zone 7b full sun :)
Full sun in 7b and thriving is a great sign. Fire Light Tidbit is tougher than its dainty size suggests, and it tends to reward that kind of direct exposure with especially rich color on the blooms. Thanks for sharing how it's doing out there.
Plant arrived quickly and in good condition. It’s doing well in the ground.
Glad to hear the Fire Light Tidbit settled in well after planting. These compact panicle hydrangeas tend to take off once their roots get established, so you should have some great blooms to look forward to. Thanks for the update, Patti!
Died right away
PI never received the items from May 7
My Fire Light Hydrangea has leafed out and looks very healthy! I am excited to see how it will grow. I chose to order it from Nature Hills because of past experience with their plants. Even when my local nursery was having trouble getting roses, Nature Hills sent a beautiful and healthy #3.
Panicle hydrangeas like Fire Light really do put on a show as the season progresses, so you have a lot to look forward to. Those big blooms start creamy white and deepen to rich red by late summer, and the plant tends to get more impressive each year as it fills in. We appreciate the continued trust, Judith, and we hope this one gives you many seasons of color.
Very healthy! I was very impressed with the packing, no broken limbs. I watered, placed in shade as instructed, no yellow leaves. I plan to order two more.
Hi,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your plant arrived healthy and well-packed, and that following the care instructions helped keep those leaves vibrant and green. It sounds like you’re off to a fantastic start, and we’re excited to hear you’re planning to bring two more plants into your garden. If you ever have questions about planting or care tips for your new additions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help your garden flourish every step of the way!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
Very healthy! I was very impressed with the packing, no broken limbs. I watered, placed in shade as instructed, no yellow leaves. I plan to order two more.
Hi,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear that your plant arrived very healthy and that our packing exceeded your expectations—knowing it was secure and unharmed means a lot to us. It's fantastic that you followed the care instructions so carefully, resulting in no yellow leaves. Your decision to order two more plants truly warms our hearts!
If you have any questions while expanding your garden, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We also have helpful planting guides and care tips on our website to support your thriving garden journey.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
I have one of these and I love it! It starts to bloom late summer with white flowers that turn a dark pink closer to early fall. I usually cut it down to about 3 feet at the end of the season and new growth comes from the old wood, making the base much more sturdy. One year, I cut it down too far and the new stems bent over and I had to tie them to keep them upright. This past year, I cut the outside stems a little shorter than the middle, so it appears fuller with blooms because they're staggered.
Hi Laurie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea! We love hearing how beautifully yours blooms and the thoughtful care you give it throughout the seasons. Your tip about cutting the outside stems slightly shorter to create a fuller, layered look with the blooms is such a clever idea—something other gardeners will surely appreciate.
It’s great that you noticed how cutting too far affected the stems and learned so much about encouraging sturdy growth from old wood. Just a quick reminder—Panicle Hydrangeas are quite forgiving when pruned properly, and your approach of maintaining the plants around 3 feet allows healthy flowering wood to develop nicely. Additionally, if you ever want to support the stems without tying, staking with flexible plant ties early on might prevent bending after pruning.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like more tips on seasonal care or optimal pruning schedules! Happy gardening with such a beautiful and unique hydrangea.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I have one of these and I love it! It starts to bloom late summer with white flowers that turn a dark pink closer to early fall. I usually cut it down to about 3 feet at the end of the season and new growth comes from the old wood, making the base much more sturdy. One year, I cut it down too far and the new stems bent over and I had to tie them to keep them upright. This past year, I cut the outside stems a little shorter than the middle, so it appears fuller with blooms because they're staggered.
Hi Laurie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea! It’s wonderful to hear how wonderfully your plant blooms and how you’ve found a pruning technique that enhances its fullness and sturdiness. Your insights on cutting back to about 3 feet and the note on new growth coming from old wood are really spot on—and such helpful tips for other hydrangea lovers.
Your careful observation about cutting too far leading to flopping stems is important. Staggering the height of stems, as you did this year, sounds like a fantastic method to achieve that lovely, layered look filled with blooms—thanks for sharing that neat trick!
If you ever want to encourage even healthier growth, we recommend a balanced fertilizer in early spring and keeping the soil slightly acidic to promote vibrant bloom colors. Mulching can also help retain moisture and protect roots in colder months. And of course, your consistent yearly care obviously makes a big difference!
We always love hearing detailed feedback like yours—it’s inspiring and truly contributes to our community of plant enthusiasts thriving together.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I needed a hydrangea for a full sun location and the Fire Light was suggested to me. What a great reference. The red blooms are just outstanding.
My daughter has one in Florida and I have mine in Michigan and both are doing well.Very nice hydrangea.
Dear Wings,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea! We're delighted to hear that your daughter’s plant is thriving in Florida and yours is doing well in Michigan—this really highlights how wonderfully adaptable and versatile this hydrangea is across different climates. If ever you have questions about care tips or want to explore companion plants that thrive with Hydrangeas, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help you keep both your gardens flourishing!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
I needed a hydrangea for a full sun location and the Fire Light was suggested to me. What a great reference. The red blooms are just outstanding.
Dear Mrs. M.,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea! We’re delighted to hear that it’s thriving in your full sun location and that those spectacular red blooms are adding such vibrant color to your garden. Panicle hydrangeas are indeed fantastic sun lovers, and it sounds like Fire Light® was the perfect choice for your space.
For continued success, remember to provide well-drained soil and regular watering, especially during the hottest months, to keep your hydrangea healthy and blooming beautifully. If you need any tips on fertilization or pruning to maintain those stunning blooms season after season, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
