The popular panicle hydrangea “Vanille Fraise” enchants with a particularly striking play of colors: the broad, conical panicles with the very densely packed flowers bloom bright creamy white and finally turn an intense pink color as they fade. “Vanille Fraise” is quite easy to care for and blooms reliably as long as you follow the care rules.
How do you properly care for the “Vanille Fraise” hydrangea?
Caring for the “Vanille Fraise” hydrangea includes a partially shaded to sunny location, regular watering with soft water, mulching, fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers and pruning between March and April.
Which location does the “Vanille Fraise” hydrangea prefer?
Like all panicle hydrangeas, “Vanille Fraise” also prefers a partially shaded to sunny location.
Does the panicle hydrangea “Vanille Fraise” also thrive in the shade?
No, because panicle hydrangeas like “Vanille Fraise” are, in contrast to other types of hydrangeas, not shade tolerant. Snowball hydrangeas like “Annabelle” are more suitable for shady gardens.
How often should “Vanille Fraise” be watered?
“Vanille Fraise” needs a lot of water and should therefore be watered regularly and generously, not just in mid-summer or during dry periods. However, waterlogging should be avoided.
Which is better for watering “Vanille Fraise”: rain or tap water?
Pranicle hydrangeas prefer softer rainwater, as these hydrangeas are quite sensitive to lime. You can also bottle tap water and let it stand for a few hours.
Is mulching the “Vanille Fraise” hydrangea useful?
Mulching hydrangeas is highly recommended, as this not only provides the plants with nutrients, but also allows the soil to retain moisture better. The best options are bark mulch (€14.00 on Amazon) and/or rotting leaves, especially walnut leaves.
How often does the panicle hydrangea “Vanille Fraise” need to be fertilized?
Like all panicle hydrangeas, “Vanille Fraise” is supplied with organic and mineral fertilizers. The plant needs a lot of nutrients.
When will “Vanille Fraise” be cut?
It is best to cut “Vanille Fraise” between mid-March to early April, weather permitting.
How much of the “Vanille Fraise” shoots can I cut away?
Since the panicle hydrangea only blooms on young shoots, you can cut away all old shoots up to 15 to 20 centimeters above the ground.
Can the panicle hydrangea “Vanille Fraise” be grown in a pot?
Like all panicle hydrangeas, “Vanille Fraise” can be cultivated very well in a sufficiently large container. This should be about two thirds the size of the plant.
Is “Vanille Fraise” hardy?
Yes, this variety of panicle hydrangea has excellent winter hardiness.
Tips & Tricks
You can inevitably recognize a lack of water by the drooping leaves and flower stems. Water “Vanille Fraise” thoroughly immediately and water again after a few hours.
