I just purchased most of these amazing beauties. I am renting my house and I placed them in the largest pots with my vermicompost mix. I spent all of my savings on these beautiful plants, I am going to be on the fasting diet for awhile :)
What a lovely presentation, thank you. I´m quite a newbie when it comes to panicle type, I´ve bought Limelight and a pink one this year and I´m so glad, they´re adorable.
I've been eyeing limelight for a long time. But with a medium size garden I wanted something smaller. Zinfin Doll fits that. I didn't even know about it.
I have watched this video at least 8 times from beginning to the end, and listened so carefully to every single word! I have to admit that I am such a hydrangea addict ❤️❤️!! Any idea how to detox 😅
@@pwcolorchoice not yet, I'm still in the process of collecting PW hydrangeas, will order more to fill my garden, I can't wait for spring to get here! I live in zone 6a, when can I start ordering and planting?
@@pc0086 That is so exciting! I'm in the process of planning a new garden too, it's so much fun! So if you order plants from the PW website you can pre-order now and they will get sent to you in spring (based on your usda zone). The new hydrangeas are selling out quicly so I would place an order on those sooner rather than later. I would also recommend waiting for your local garden center to open and shopping there as you often can get a bigger plant for less money - since you don't need to pay for shipping, woo! So once you have your plants and are ready to go, you can plant in spring once the last frost has past and the ground is soft enough for you to dig in. :)
@@pwcolorchoice oh yes!! As soon as I saw those new 2021 hydrangeas, I ordered them immediately. The newest paniculata hydrangeas firelight tidbit, limelight prime, and quick fire fab i ordered last year and already in the ground waiting for them to grow and bloom! I'll definitely check out the local nurseries, but they don't usually put them out till May or June. I'll portably order them on PW again soon 😁
@@pc0086 That's awesome! I love your enthusiasm and can't wait to hear about how wonderful your garden is this year! Sounds like you have a lot of fun work ahead :)
Thank you for the feedback! As for your hydrangeas there are a lot of considerations, the type of hydrangea, location, amount of sun/water, and so on can all have an effect on how the plant will perform. We're always here to answer any questions you have :)
Absolutely stunning display. I have all the ones in this video but I purchased some called Pikachu last spring and was wondering if you all had any info on the size/ characteristics. Thanks for sharing!!!
So glad you liked the video! Unfortunately that isn't a variety we sell so I don't have the information on it. If you really like panicle hydrangeas you have to check out our four new ones!! ua-cam.com/play/PLEIgIljNZwZBjDkAHxKsqb74kx5TiCXL2.html
I’m will be moving to hardness zone 5a/b, I’m looking forward to growing zone 5 hydrangea... do they bloom earlier? I’m currently in Zone 4, my panicals just start to bloom in August, and frost comes in September 😕. Great videos, thank you 🙏
Panicle hydrangeas bloom according to accumulated heat, so in very cool areas, they bloom later. The chart at the bottom of this link shows our different panicle hydrangeas and which blooms earlier. Happy hydrangeas! www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/limelight-prime-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata
What is the one next to Pinky Winky in your video? I am trying to find one that still has all white flowers when Pinky Winky starts blooming. Do you have recommendations?
Thank you for the question! That hydrangea is actually an old trial variety that never got introduced. I would recommend you look into our new panicle hydrangea, Puffer Fish, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/puffer-fish-panicle-hydrangea/ it's a fantastic plant and the blooms start off white and age to green after some time ☺
I just bought some Limelights and Quick Fire to make a hedge along my backyard fence between me and my neigbor. I measured 326 in across. Will 5 be enough to make a nice hedge? They are already 3ft tall and in bloom. I believe 2 or 3 gallon pots. I love the contrast with the lacey QF and big blooms FL. I'm also in WA state zone 8b and we've got a good heatwave going in the 90s+ here so I've kept them in their pots in partial shade for now bc I'm afraid of frying them. When should I plant them and is morning shade to afternoon sun okay for these 2 types. I wanted Pinky Winkys but they were all out but they had literally every hydrangea you have at my local nursery. I'm oficially addicted and want everyone of them. My hubby says NO more plants😂 we'll see. Thank you
That's so awesome! So glad to hear your local garden center has so many of our plants, yay! As for your hedge, both of these hydrangeas will grow to be 6-8' wide, because you're in a warmer zone, I would recommend planting them 7' apart. So five would be enough, you could probably get away with 4, but if you wanted them to grow into each other a bit more 5 would work :) For planting, doing it in early fall is a great time, once the temps have cooled down a bit. I'd recommend giving them a good 2-3" layer of mulch to help insulate the roots :)
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I'm so glad I asked about planting bc I would have planted them when the temp cooled down to the 80's bc I thought 90's would just be too much for planting a new shrub. It starts to cool down here in the PNW in mid September so I'll just have to wait. I'm just so anxious to get them in the ground and growing since it sounds like it may take several years to get 6-8ft. I'm guessing if they are now 3ft then it will take a good 3+ years to get the height? Could I move them in their new spot to see if they will be okay in that area or keep them in the shade? I'm sorry for all the questions but unfortunately the local nursery wasn't very helpful. Also I buy and ask questions later.😂 And yes I would like for them to be a nice thick hedge so a bit into each other is fine. Plus I didn't account for the one side that has a small patio that I would like it to also grown over. If that makes sense. Its only about 10 feet long and I didn't add those inches into my total. So I will plant one close to that corner so it grows over the patio a bit so 5 would be better. If that again makes sense.😂 How far away from the fence should I plant it? I don't want it to squish into the fence but really really close? Thank you so very much.
@@marykennedy3351 Haha, don't apologize we love talking about plants :) Yes, on average we tend to see plants reach their mature size after 3-5 years (depending on what plant and what size you started with). You can apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable to help encourage faster growth. For the fence, I'd say planting them 3.5-4' away would be good so that they grow right up next to the fence but aren't crammed against it :)
@@pwcolorchoice thank you so much, i picked 3 hydrangeas today from local Lowe's Summer crush Bloom struck Blue the original And the 4th from other local land scape *limelight* Just to confirm they grow back each ear and how do i take care of them, and is there a website. Thanks
@@I_O_2004 Out of the varieties you mentioned only Limelight hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that we offer. It does grow back each year and you can find the care information on that one here, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/limelight-panicle-hydrangea/
Hey guys, I asked earlier if that is an elderberry bush next to Pinky Winky. I have Proven winners Black laced Elderberry, a lemony lime, a Karma, and a Black tower. I'm wondering if the light and soil needs for these plants are compatible. I'd also like to add a few more full or mostly sun hydrangeas. Any suggestions? I'm zone 6 in MO with hot humid summers.
Panicle hydrangeas like Pinky Winky and elderberries are indeed compatible! They all enjoy having full sun spots and soil with good drainage. You wouldn't go wrong planting a smooth or panicle hydrangea.
There are a few different reasons that could be causing this - to be sure we're giving you the best advice, would you be able to send us a photo? Then we will take a look and determine what could be causing this issue! www.provenwinners.com/feedback
Stems like rebar, lol! Interesting, everything I've read indicated ZinFin Doll gets much bigger. It's great to see actual videos of what they look like at least in one part of the season. :)
Hi,I just purchased a beautiful Pinky Winky tree form and it has buds that are beginning to bloom. I just planted it-should I cut the blooms off to reduce the stress on the plant and let it get established? Or leave them on and hope it settles in? I’m zone 8a NC. Thank you
Hello! Great question! While it's true that, to some extent, removing flowers will give the plant more energy to put into rooting, this isn't necessary. In my opinion, if you've got a brand new shrub that's ready to bloom, you should enjoy it! Any boost it would get from removing the flowers would be fairly minor, anyway. ☺
I love hydrangeas. I’ve also become a proven winners fan. I’ve been watching Laura from Garden Answer, WOW! Everything is amazing. Thanks for making so many beautiful flowers.
Wow! Thank you so much for this informative video! I was really confused between the different cultivars, but now I know exactly which one our garden needs!
So nice to see these fully grown. We don’t have Zinfin Doll and Quickfire but they are beautiful. Quickfire has beautiful dark fall foliage which we love.
Thanks for this informative video. Its mid june now in wa state and i needed a fix on limelights. Two years ago i planted 60 ft of limelight and pinky winky mixed. Great hedge ,growing fast ,can't wait for flowers in a month.
I have 12 panicle hydrangeas, we had a bad rain & wind storm here in WI. Due to the Huge Beautiful Blooms some branches have broke off, the majority of them are Bent over touching the lawn & sidewalk. I'm trying to tie the branches up. I hate to cut them all down. If I do that will hurt them for next year,. They are all Proven Winners. Could you please advise on what would be the best way to handle this ? I Appreciate anything you could suggest! Thank You
Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so pruning the plants in fall or spring is fine to do and you won't lose any flowers for next year by doing so ☺ Here are a few videos on the process and if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out! ua-cam.com/video/0zGP3zaGL_M/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/wKJJQ7tumuI/v-deo.html
Very exciting! Here are a few tips: Light: The most sun-tolerant type of hydrangea! It will thrive in full sun to part shade. In warmer zones, it could benefit from placement in afternoon shade. Soil: Prefers moist soil that drains easily. Any period of extended sogginess will not be tolerated. Soil pH does not affect flower color, it matures to deep pink in the fall. If browning occurs instead of aging to pink, this is an indication the nights are too warm or that it is getting inconsistent water. Water: Average water needs. Fertilizing: Nothing special required. If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable. Pruning: Pruning is recommended in early spring. Remove weak branches in the middle and about 1/3 of the height and width. Make cuts just about 1/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time, just cut back to a set of leaves! Other: It can be used as a cut flower! For its longest vase life, cut vertically up the stem about 2″. This will help it absorb more water.
Love the Video and information. We live in VA and I assume it would be in the same Zone as MI. We are getting ready to plant some trees, shrubs etc in an acre yard and a full version of Hydrangea is one of them. Is there an online store you recommend purchasing large trees, plants ? Also I would love to see you showing your whole garden with mixed varieties of trees, plants etc..
Thank you for that feedback! For larger, good-quality plants we always recommend checking out your local garden center, here's a link where you can enter in your zip code and it will provide you with a list of garden centers near you that carry PW plants, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/retailers/ We will be working on a garden tour video and posting that this fall :)
Can not get enough, and so many new hydrangeas! I'm looking for a shorter (2-4') HEAT loving hydrangea (Bobo, Puffer Fish, Tidbit... I do love the more lacey varieties, as well). We are son 5b high desert (direct heat in summer).
The hydrangeas you mentioned are nice and small varieties 😊 A few other ideas for you: www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/tiny-quick-fire-panicle-hydrangea/ www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/little-quick-fire-hardy-hydrangea/
@@mamat792 In zone 5, any of our panicle hydrangeas will handle the sun well. 'Limelight' is our most heat-tolerant panicle but that has to do more with temperatures, rather than the amount of exposure 🙂
🏵️🌸🌺🌷 Thank you for such a beautiful and informative video. Love all of your Hydrangeas! I'll be saving this video for future reference to help me decide which varieties to add to my garden come Spring. Love Proven Winners. Thank you for always adding joy to my heart and a smile to my face.🌷🌺🌸🏵️
This was definitely helpful. Yes they are all fabulous. Can I prune my Firelight each year so it stays 5 to 6 feet rather 6 to 8 feet without damaging it?
Unfortunately, this isn’t feasible in the long run - we explain it in more detail here: www.provenwinners.com/panicle-hydrangeas#Can_you_keep_smaller_through_pruning.
Thanks for the enthusiastic descriptions. Quick Fire and Fire Light are stars in our Alberta garden. However, we really appreciate your consideration for the pollinating insects. These visitors are always welcome in our garden.
Hi Stacey! Thanks for the great video. It was great seeing the contrast of the large hydrangeas varieties available. I have planted two Pinky Winky hydrangeas. What white variety to the left of the Pinky Winky in your video? Was it Limelight?
Hi, I'm currently in the process of having my backyard re-landscaped and I'm considering the Bobo hydrangea. My only hesitation is that I've heard hydrangea is toxic to dogs. How concerned about this should I be?
We do plan on creating a new video for this topic. For now here is some information on the process, www.provenwinners.com/learn/plant-food/caring-tree-form-shrubs
Zinfin Doll would work great for you! Ruby Slippers isn't a variety that we carry but it looks like it's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, so that one would also work for you.
Learned ! Panicle hydrangeas can have mop head features. I wondered why my Little Quick Fire and Pinky Winky panicles were not full and dense like Limelight and Strawberry Sundae. This video (and all videos by and about Proven Winners plants are so helpful. I can’t believe how many plants you offer. I’m a happy and much more spectacular gardener because of PW. Thank you.
Thanks to your helpful videos I have just put in a large new bed of hydrangeas this spring. Instead of wood mulch, would a living ground cover like pachysandra or ajuga be too invasive for the hydrangea roots?
Wondering if the color changing plants like Zinfin doll will still get those deep colors in zone 7? I've heard they need cooler nights to start changing. We typically don't get below 70 at night until mid September.
You're right about the cooler nighttime temps affecting the bloom color change, it also depends on the change in daylight hours. You would get some color change but not as vivid as you see in the cooler climates.
I have Pinky Winky, Quick fire Tree and Shrub. Newly planted are Quickfire Fab and Little Quickfire. I have an early spring purchase of Zinfin Doll in a large pot.
Thank you for this informative video!! I’am a keen gardener from Sydney Australia and Panicle Hydrangeas aren’t popular and are very hard to find but I got my hands on a few Grandiflora and Floribunda recently and planted them in different locations in my garden to see how they handle the Australian climate. I hope PW Australia can import some different varieties from America!!
So glad you liked the video! I love your passion and enthusiasm! We're always expanding so hopefully there will be more availability for you in the future :)
The others do well, but Limelight holds up best to our Texas sun. It’s also the only one I have with that bright white color. I have clients tell me that a lot. I truly hope PW continues to sell Limelight, despite the patent expiration.
Great video and very informative. I just picked up 5 of the pinky winky and will be planting in a full sun location. Noticed on your tag that it states part sun-full sun. Should I plant a shade tree close by or will they be okay in the full sun spot?TY
That is fantastic! They will do just fine in full sun. I would just make sure to give them a good 2-3" layer of mulch to help keep the roots cooler and retain more water :)
Both of our large and medium hydrangeas are featured in this video. Our smaller/dwarf sized varieties you can see in Part Two of this video series, ua-cam.com/video/Ov-eV7sF8uk/v-deo.html
What should I put in a shady area in central Alabama. It’s hot, but they won’t get much sunlight. Limelight? Or endless summer? Basically I need the most shade tolerant and the most heat tolerant. The northern part of zone 8.
All hydrangeas need some sun, while some will grow in part shade conditions, they all tend to bloom more profusely with more sun. I did a search for hydrangeas that grow in your zone and will grow in part shade here's that list, mypwcolorchoices.com/all-plants/?jsf=epro-products:sheight&tax=product_cat:528;pa_zone:110;pa_exposure:311,312
Actually, a great option for you would be one of our Oakleaf hydrangeas! They are native to Alabama and do very well in the shade. mypwcolorchoices.com/?s=oakleaf :)
We don't apply any special fertilizer for larger blooms, the plants form these by themselves! The growth rate can depend on a few different factors but in general, shrubs take 5-7 years to reach their mature size. :)
If you live in a more temperate area (maybe south Africa) they would be able to survive but it is most likely too hot for these hydrangeas to grow there. Thank you for the question!
@@katrinacai2378 They would survive, however they wouldn't perform as well as the ones you see in this video. I would have a few reservations but if you are willing to give it a shot they will indeed survive!
In general, shrub roots aren't as aggressive as tree roots, if you are concerned about planting next to a structure you should be just fine if you give them the recommended planting space! You can always give them a little extra room if you'd prefer as well too :)
Yes, you can! Here is a helpful article you can check out to get more information on this topic :) www.provenwinners.com/learn/container-gardening/how-grow-hydrangeas-containers
Thanks, we planted 9 of these around our pool 2 years and 9 months ago (1 gal size - have gone through 3 falls, 3 winters and 3 springs) and as of today they are about 2 ft x 2ft big. Should I pull them out and replace with quick fire? Is quick fire faster to establish to full size or will I have to wait the 5-7 years with that variety as well? I'm a typical zone 4 impatient Minnesota gardener:) Thanks! @@pwcolorchoice
@@hetalspatel9940 They grow at about the same rate, Quick Fire got its name because it blooms faster :) I'd recommend sticking with what you have now. Totally get you with the impatient when it comes to plants growing haha :)
She should have just been honest with you because it seems after all that time they haven’t grown at all. The conditions are just not right for that variety and yes I would move them to a different location. Why couldn’t she just tell you that?? WOW
@@Sunshine-xt1vb Correct! It is always good to keep in mind that the growth rate of the plant will be contingent upon the growing conditions the plant is in (amount of sun, water, etc) :)
@@pwcolorchoice I’m contemplating putting a hedge of incrediball on the north side of my garage, so shade to part shade. It’s not like full shade but is shaded due to the garage. Do you think they would be ok there or should I select another variety? I need it to grow on new wood -the rabbits here are ruthless.
@@Sunshine-xt1vb It sounds like there wouldn't be enough sun in that location for the hydrangeas to grow/bloom well. Part shade is classified as 4-6 hours of direct sun a day, if your location gets that much then they would be okay there. If not, oakleaf hydrangeas are the most shade tolerant, but they still do require some sun.
I was having trouble articulating why I love the Quick Fire and Pinky Winky hydrangeas. Now I know it's because they have the lace cap panicle blooms! You are the ONLY resource that explained it (that I've come across anyway). Gotta go get a Quick Fire now!
I would have liked you adding zones because I live in Texas so that is very important to me. Having my heart set on one of the gorgeous Hydrangea only to find it won't grow or thrive in my zone is heartbreaking.
I’m new to hydrangea and live in CA zone 8 summer heat is intense. Which one is best for my zone? One other thing is I see most of your the hydrangeas in this video are in full sun, open space with no shade. Can I do that too in Ca.
OMG! Y’all are nutcases! A quick google search would tell you the hardiness zone and as Paul said, these hydrangeas will most likely survive winters in Texas or Southern California, but probably not your hot 100+ summers, unless you plant them somewhere where they get afternoon shade.
If you go to the description of the video, there is a link to each plant that is featured in this video and you can see all of the information there :)
I just purchased most of these amazing beauties. I am renting my house and I placed them in the largest pots with my vermicompost mix. I spent all of my savings on these beautiful plants, I am going to be on the fasting diet for awhile :)
I watched 70 videos on hydrangea this is the most informative one. Thanks!
Love this! :)
What a lovely presentation, thank you. I´m quite a newbie when it comes to panicle type, I´ve bought Limelight and a pink one this year and I´m so glad, they´re adorable.
Absolutely informative presentations, thank you.
I've been eyeing limelight for a long time. But with a medium size garden I wanted something smaller. Zinfin Doll fits that. I didn't even know about it.
It's a lovely plant! We also have a quite a few other dwarf varieties of panicle hydrangeas available as well ☺
I have watched this video at least 8 times from beginning to the end, and listened so carefully to every single word! I have to admit that I am such a hydrangea addict ❤️❤️!! Any idea how to detox 😅
That's amazing! I'm sure you have such a lovely garden :)
@@pwcolorchoice not yet, I'm still in the process of collecting PW hydrangeas, will order more to fill my garden, I can't wait for spring to get here! I live in zone 6a, when can I start ordering and planting?
@@pc0086 That is so exciting! I'm in the process of planning a new garden too, it's so much fun! So if you order plants from the PW website you can pre-order now and they will get sent to you in spring (based on your usda zone). The new hydrangeas are selling out quicly so I would place an order on those sooner rather than later. I would also recommend waiting for your local garden center to open and shopping there as you often can get a bigger plant for less money - since you don't need to pay for shipping, woo! So once you have your plants and are ready to go, you can plant in spring once the last frost has past and the ground is soft enough for you to dig in. :)
@@pwcolorchoice oh yes!! As soon as I saw those new 2021 hydrangeas, I ordered them immediately. The newest paniculata hydrangeas firelight tidbit, limelight prime, and quick fire fab i ordered last year and already in the ground waiting for them to grow and bloom! I'll definitely check out the local nurseries, but they don't usually put them out till May or June. I'll portably order them on PW again soon 😁
@@pc0086 That's awesome! I love your enthusiasm and can't wait to hear about how wonderful your garden is this year! Sounds like you have a lot of fun work ahead :)
I Want them all!,
Great video, what were the plants right below the limelight? Very pretty together!
Those are Double Play Doozie® spirea, mypwcolorchoices.com/product/double-play-doozie-spirea-2/
I agree, they look very good next to each other :)
And yes, very informative. Thx!
❤❤❤ this was very helpful ❤❤❤
Yay! Love to hear that, so glad you enjoyed this video! 🥰
Beautiful video!! I love hydrangeas but I can't seem to make mine last. I'm in zone 5!!
Thank you for the feedback!
As for your hydrangeas there are a lot of considerations, the type of hydrangea, location, amount of sun/water, and so on can all have an effect on how the plant will perform. We're always here to answer any questions you have :)
Absolutely stunning display. I have all the ones in this video but I purchased some called Pikachu last spring and was wondering if you all had any info on the size/ characteristics. Thanks for sharing!!!
So glad you liked the video! Unfortunately that isn't a variety we sell so I don't have the information on it. If you really like panicle hydrangeas you have to check out our four new ones!!
ua-cam.com/play/PLEIgIljNZwZBjDkAHxKsqb74kx5TiCXL2.html
Little lime punch!!!Omg... I'll definitely be adding some new friends this season. Thanks for sharing and responding.
@@cardocarrie6459 Of course! Happy gardening :)
I’m will be moving to hardness zone 5a/b, I’m looking forward to growing zone 5 hydrangea... do they bloom earlier? I’m currently in Zone 4, my panicals just start to bloom in August, and frost comes in September 😕. Great videos, thank you 🙏
Panicle hydrangeas bloom according to accumulated heat, so in very cool areas, they bloom later. The chart at the bottom of this link shows our different panicle hydrangeas and which blooms earlier. Happy hydrangeas! www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/limelight-prime-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata
Very nice beautiful 👍
Thank you so much 😊
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Yay! So glad to hear that! 🤗
I saw Proven Winners brand in UK 🇬🇧 today , I thought it was just an American brand as I see them used a lot in US videos.
We do have European partners and you can see more about them here, valkplant.com/en/proven-winners/ 🤗
What is the one next to Pinky Winky in your video? I am trying to find one that still has all white flowers when Pinky Winky starts blooming. Do you have recommendations?
Thank you for the question! That hydrangea is actually an old trial variety that never got introduced. I would recommend you look into our new panicle hydrangea, Puffer Fish, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/puffer-fish-panicle-hydrangea/
it's a fantastic plant and the blooms start off white and age to green after some time ☺
What kind of fertilizer I can use for hydrangeas I live in Alberta canada
Here's a video we made about fertilizing your hydrangea :)
ua-cam.com/video/R6cdqL06d8w/v-deo.html
How long does it take limelight to grow to maximum height?
That is a tough one to give an exact answer to as it depends on the plants growing conditions (how much sun it gets, what USDA zone it is in)
I just bought some Limelights and Quick Fire to make a hedge along my backyard fence between me and my neigbor. I measured 326 in across. Will 5 be enough to make a nice hedge? They are already 3ft tall and in bloom. I believe 2 or 3 gallon pots. I love the contrast with the lacey QF and big blooms FL. I'm also in WA state zone 8b and we've got a good heatwave going in the 90s+ here so I've kept them in their pots in partial shade for now bc I'm afraid of frying them. When should I plant them and is morning shade to afternoon sun okay for these 2 types. I wanted Pinky Winkys but they were all out but they had literally every hydrangea you have at my local nursery. I'm oficially addicted and want everyone of them. My hubby says NO more plants😂 we'll see. Thank you
That's so awesome! So glad to hear your local garden center has so many of our plants, yay!
As for your hedge, both of these hydrangeas will grow to be 6-8' wide, because you're in a warmer zone, I would recommend planting them 7' apart. So five would be enough, you could probably get away with 4, but if you wanted them to grow into each other a bit more 5 would work :)
For planting, doing it in early fall is a great time, once the temps have cooled down a bit. I'd recommend giving them a good 2-3" layer of mulch to help insulate the roots :)
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I'm so glad I asked about planting bc I would have planted them when the temp cooled down to the 80's bc I thought 90's would just be too much for planting a new shrub. It starts to cool down here in the PNW in mid September so I'll just have to wait. I'm just so anxious to get them in the ground and growing since it sounds like it may take several years to get 6-8ft. I'm guessing if they are now 3ft then it will take a good 3+ years to get the height? Could I move them in their new spot to see if they will be okay in that area or keep them in the shade? I'm sorry for all the questions but unfortunately the local nursery wasn't very helpful. Also I buy and ask questions later.😂 And yes I would like for them to be a nice thick hedge so a bit into each other is fine. Plus I didn't account for the one side that has a small patio that I would like it to also grown over. If that makes sense. Its only about 10 feet long and I didn't add those inches into my total. So I will plant one close to that corner so it grows over the patio a bit so 5 would be better. If that again makes sense.😂 How far away from the fence should I plant it? I don't want it to squish into the fence but really really close? Thank you so very much.
@@marykennedy3351 Haha, don't apologize we love talking about plants :)
Yes, on average we tend to see plants reach their mature size after 3-5 years (depending on what plant and what size you started with). You can apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable to help encourage faster growth.
For the fence, I'd say planting them 3.5-4' away would be good so that they grow right up next to the fence but aren't crammed against it :)
Thanks for all the wonderful help. You guys are amazing getting back to me from a year old video.😍
@@marykennedy3351 Of course! We want our gardeners to be successful and are always here to help :)
I love to buy around 6 different hydrangeas, Where you guys at in Michigan.
We're located in West Michigan! Here's a link where you can find garden centers near you that carry PW plants :)
www.mypwcolorchoices.com/retailers/
@@pwcolorchoice thank you so much, i picked 3 hydrangeas today from local Lowe's
Summer crush
Bloom struck
Blue the original
And the 4th from other local land scape *limelight*
Just to confirm they grow back each ear and how do i take care of them, and is there a website. Thanks
@@I_O_2004 Out of the varieties you mentioned only Limelight hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that we offer. It does grow back each year and you can find the care information on that one here, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/limelight-panicle-hydrangea/
Hey guys,
I asked earlier if that is an elderberry bush next to Pinky Winky. I have Proven winners Black laced Elderberry, a lemony lime, a Karma, and a Black tower. I'm wondering if the light and soil needs for these plants are compatible. I'd also like to add a few more full or mostly sun hydrangeas. Any suggestions? I'm zone 6 in MO with hot humid summers.
Panicle hydrangeas like Pinky Winky and elderberries are indeed compatible! They all enjoy having full sun spots and soil with good drainage. You wouldn't go wrong planting a smooth or panicle hydrangea.
What cause my hydrangea turn brown
There are a few different reasons that could be causing this - to be sure we're giving you the best advice, would you be able to send us a photo? Then we will take a look and determine what could be causing this issue! www.provenwinners.com/feedback
I dream of a day where proven winners will develop a BLUE panicle hydrangea.... that would be a game changer!!! 🤞🤞
It totally would!! Come on, science! :)
look forward to a day when a deer-resistent plant is developed.
Ugh yes, it is not an easy task but hopefully one day! :)
Great video, very informative. Just wished it covered sun and shade tolerance for each plant.
Thank you for the feedback! As a general rule, panicle hydrangeas prefer sun to part sun.
I think I've watched this ideo 32 times. LOL
Understandable! It's easy to get lost in this beauty.
Beautiful video. The entire setting is gorgeous.
Not a bad office, eh? :)
@@pwcolorchoice I’ll say! 😂
Great video, thank you! Very helpful to see the mature plants rather than ones in pots at a store.
So glad you found it helpful and thank you for the kind feedback! :)
Stems like rebar, lol! Interesting, everything I've read indicated ZinFin Doll gets much bigger. It's great to see actual videos of what they look like at least in one part of the season. :)
Hi,I just purchased a beautiful Pinky Winky tree form and it has buds that are beginning to bloom. I just planted it-should I cut the blooms off to reduce the stress on the plant and let it get established? Or leave them on and hope it settles in? I’m zone 8a NC. Thank you
Hello! Great question! While it's true that, to some extent, removing flowers will give the plant more energy to put into rooting, this isn't necessary. In my opinion, if you've got a brand new shrub that's ready to bloom, you should enjoy it! Any boost it would get from removing the flowers would be fairly minor, anyway. ☺
@@pwcolorchoice thank you for the quick response! I’ll let it bloom haha
@@staciejackson7497 Happy to help! Enjoy those blooms, my friend! ☀
I'm in love with these flowers. 😱
I love hydrangeas. I’ve also become a proven winners fan. I’ve been watching Laura from Garden Answer, WOW! Everything is amazing. Thanks for making so many beautiful flowers.
Thank you for the kind comment :) Happy Gardening!
Wow! Thank you so much for this informative video! I was really confused between the different cultivars, but now I know exactly which one our garden needs!
Yay! So happy to hear that and thank you for the feedback. Happy gardening :)
So nice to see these fully grown. We don’t have Zinfin Doll and Quickfire but they are beautiful. Quickfire has beautiful dark fall foliage which we love.
GORGEOUS HYDRANGEAS AND INFORMATIVE.
Thanks for this informative video. Its mid june now in wa state and i needed a fix on limelights. Two years ago i planted 60 ft of limelight and pinky winky mixed. Great hedge ,growing fast ,can't wait for flowers in a month.
So glad you enjoyed the videos! Love your passion for hydrangeas :)
Oooh, that's going to look amazing! I'm planning something similar :)
I love them all!! I just got a couple of Bobo hydrangea!!
Yay! So happy to hear that, happy gardening :)
Wonderful video! I loved seeing the Fire Light at its full maturity. One can never have enough hydrangeas!
Questions
I have 12 panicle hydrangeas, we had a bad rain & wind storm here in WI. Due to the Huge Beautiful Blooms some branches have broke off, the majority of them are Bent over touching the lawn & sidewalk. I'm trying to tie the branches up. I hate to cut them all down. If I do that will hurt them for next year,. They are all Proven Winners. Could you please advise on what would be the best way to handle this ? I Appreciate anything you could suggest! Thank You
Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so pruning the plants in fall or spring is fine to do and you won't lose any flowers for next year by doing so ☺
Here are a few videos on the process and if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out!
ua-cam.com/video/0zGP3zaGL_M/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/wKJJQ7tumuI/v-deo.html
I just got today LimeLight Prime (keep in a pot here in North Texas zone 8A. Any info to share in this one. Thanks
Very exciting! Here are a few tips:
Light: The most sun-tolerant type of hydrangea! It will thrive in full sun to part shade. In warmer zones, it could benefit from placement in afternoon shade.
Soil: Prefers moist soil that drains easily. Any period of extended sogginess will not be tolerated. Soil pH does not affect flower color, it matures to deep pink in the fall. If browning occurs instead of aging to pink, this is an indication the nights are too warm or that it is getting inconsistent water.
Water: Average water needs.
Fertilizing: Nothing special required. If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable.
Pruning: Pruning is recommended in early spring. Remove weak branches in the middle and about 1/3 of the height and width. Make cuts just about 1/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time, just cut back to a set of leaves!
Other: It can be used as a cut flower! For its longest vase life, cut vertically up the stem about 2″. This will help it absorb more water.
Love the Video and information. We live in VA and I assume it would be in the same Zone as MI. We are getting ready to plant some trees, shrubs etc in an acre yard and a full version of Hydrangea is one of them. Is there an online store you recommend purchasing large trees, plants ? Also I would love to see you showing your whole garden with mixed varieties of trees, plants etc..
Thank you for that feedback! For larger, good-quality plants we always recommend checking out your local garden center, here's a link where you can enter in your zip code and it will provide you with a list of garden centers near you that carry PW plants, www.mypwcolorchoices.com/retailers/
We will be working on a garden tour video and posting that this fall :)
I have a limelight standard that is about 20 feet tall. It is so beautiful all summer and most the fall too.
😍😍😍
How grove Hydrangeja Panicula
Here is a helpful article that gives you all of the information you need to grow a panicle hydrangea ☺ www.provenwinners.com/panicle-hydrangeas
Can not get enough, and so many new hydrangeas! I'm looking for a shorter (2-4') HEAT loving hydrangea (Bobo, Puffer Fish, Tidbit... I do love the more lacey varieties, as well). We are son 5b high desert (direct heat in summer).
The hydrangeas you mentioned are nice and small varieties 😊 A few other ideas for you:
www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/tiny-quick-fire-panicle-hydrangea/
www.mypwcolorchoices.com/product/little-quick-fire-hardy-hydrangea/
@@pwcolorchoice Is there one (any) in particular that best handles the SUN? Still zone 5?
@@mamat792 In zone 5, any of our panicle hydrangeas will handle the sun well. 'Limelight' is our most heat-tolerant panicle but that has to do more with temperatures, rather than the amount of exposure 🙂
So interesting. Thank you
🏵️🌸🌺🌷 Thank you for such a beautiful and informative video. Love all of your Hydrangeas! I'll be saving this video for future reference to help me decide which varieties to add to my garden come Spring. Love Proven Winners. Thank you for always adding joy to my heart and a smile to my face.🌷🌺🌸🏵️
So glad to hear that, happy gardening! :)
@@pwcolorchoice Thank you! And many blessings to you!
Very helpful! It's hard to come by a good example of fully grown hydrangeas and their true colors.
So glad to hear you found this helpful! 🤗
Nice vdo and nice garden with river rolling as the back ground 😮
Thanks so much! We're fortunate to be able to film in such a beautiful space :)
I’d love to grow these but ....DEER!
Ugh, we know your pain, friend!
I just had the opportunity to plant both a Quick Fire and a Pinky Winky!
That is wonderful! Those are both excellent hydrangeas :)
This was definitely helpful. Yes they are all fabulous.
Can I prune my Firelight each year so it stays 5 to 6 feet rather 6 to 8 feet without damaging it?
Unfortunately, this isn’t feasible in the long run - we explain it in more detail here: www.provenwinners.com/panicle-hydrangeas#Can_you_keep_smaller_through_pruning.
Thanks for the enthusiastic descriptions. Quick Fire and Fire Light are stars in our Alberta garden. However, we really appreciate your consideration for the pollinating insects. These visitors are always welcome in our garden.
Thank you for the kind feedback and glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Hi Stacey! Thanks for the great video. It was great seeing the contrast of the large hydrangeas varieties available. I have planted two Pinky Winky hydrangeas. What white variety to the left of the Pinky Winky in your video? Was it Limelight?
That hydrangea is a non-introduced variety. We filmed this video in our trial gardens so some of the plants are still being trialed and tested.
Hi, I'm currently in the process of having my backyard re-landscaped and I'm considering the Bobo hydrangea. My only hesitation is that I've heard hydrangea is toxic to dogs. How concerned about this should I be?
Beautiful garden friend. Thanks for sharing
Love your grey hair!
Thank you! 🥰🥰
Have them all, plus many more of your beauties!!
Love your passion! I bet your garden is stunning :)
Can you do a video on training a Panicle into tree form, or direct me to some good information on the subject? Thanks, much appreciated 🙏🏼
We do plan on creating a new video for this topic. For now here is some information on the process, www.provenwinners.com/learn/plant-food/caring-tree-form-shrubs
Truly the most stunning flowers I have ever seen
I bought a fire light its 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall I heard I'll have to wait 2 yrs before I get blooms. If that true?
Really enjoying your video!! Thank you so much for sharing!
This video was super interesting! 🏵🐝
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! :)
I love all of them!
Is that an elderberry next to Pinky Winky?
I just purchased the limelight hydrandrea on sale for 10 dollars but I didn’t know it grows so big 😂
Haha 😄 - it's a larger plant but certainly beautiful! ☺
Excellent explanations. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful!
Will Zinfin Doll work in full afternoon sun in KC(zone6)? I was also wondering about Ruby Slippers in full sun? Thank you
Zinfin Doll would work great for you! Ruby Slippers isn't a variety that we carry but it looks like it's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, so that one would also work for you.
Learned ! Panicle hydrangeas can have mop head features. I wondered why my Little Quick Fire and Pinky Winky panicles were not full and dense like Limelight and Strawberry Sundae. This video (and all videos by and about Proven Winners plants are so helpful. I can’t believe how many plants you offer. I’m a happy and much more spectacular gardener because of PW. Thank you.
This is so wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for the kind feedback! 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks to your helpful videos I have just put in a large new bed of hydrangeas this spring. Instead of wood mulch, would a living ground cover like pachysandra or ajuga be too invasive for the hydrangea roots?
Thank you for the kind feedback! No, the roots would not be too invasive, and planting a living groundcover around them would be beautiful! :)
Wondering if the color changing plants like Zinfin doll will still get those deep colors in zone 7? I've heard they need cooler nights to start changing. We typically don't get below 70 at night until mid September.
You're right about the cooler nighttime temps affecting the bloom color change, it also depends on the change in daylight hours. You would get some color change but not as vivid as you see in the cooler climates.
I have Pinky Winky, Quick fire Tree and Shrub. Newly planted are Quickfire Fab and Little Quickfire. I have an early spring purchase of Zinfin Doll in a large pot.
That's quite the impressive collection!
Best hydrangea for me is vanilla fraise
Thank you for this informative video!!
I’am a keen gardener from Sydney Australia and Panicle Hydrangeas aren’t popular and are very hard to find but I got my hands on a few Grandiflora and Floribunda recently and planted them in different locations in my garden to see how they handle the Australian climate.
I hope PW Australia can import some different varieties from America!!
So glad you liked the video! I love your passion and enthusiasm! We're always expanding so hopefully there will be more availability for you in the future :)
The others do well, but Limelight holds up best to our Texas sun. It’s also the only one I have with that bright white color. I have clients tell me that a lot. I truly hope PW continues to sell Limelight, despite the patent expiration.
It really is a phenomenal plant! We are going to continue to sell it :)
Will Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas tolerate full sun in the South (Zone 7)?
Yes those should do fine!
Great video and very informative. I just picked up 5 of the pinky winky and will be planting in a full sun location. Noticed on your tag that it states part sun-full sun. Should I plant a shade tree close by or will they be okay in the full sun spot?TY
That is fantastic! They will do just fine in full sun. I would just make sure to give them a good 2-3" layer of mulch to help keep the roots cooler and retain more water :)
Does Little Quick Fire or Bobo handle heat and sun better?
Little Quick Fire does better :)
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I am a beginner gardener from Michigan; thus, this is especially helpful to me.
So glad you found this helpful! Happy gardening :)
What about the other medium and small varieties of hydrangea. It would have been nice to see those too.
Both of our large and medium hydrangeas are featured in this video. Our smaller/dwarf sized varieties you can see in Part Two of this video series, ua-cam.com/video/Ov-eV7sF8uk/v-deo.html
What should I put in a shady area in central Alabama. It’s hot, but they won’t get much sunlight. Limelight? Or endless summer?
Basically I need the most shade tolerant and the most heat tolerant. The northern part of zone 8.
All hydrangeas need some sun, while some will grow in part shade conditions, they all tend to bloom more profusely with more sun. I did a search for hydrangeas that grow in your zone and will grow in part shade here's that list, mypwcolorchoices.com/all-plants/?jsf=epro-products:sheight&tax=product_cat:528;pa_zone:110;pa_exposure:311,312
Actually, a great option for you would be one of our Oakleaf hydrangeas! They are native to Alabama and do very well in the shade. mypwcolorchoices.com/?s=oakleaf
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Got my quick fire fab and love it already! Have old lime, it’s rocking every year.
Yay! Such lovely plants :)
Do they naturally form gigantic flowers or do you give them a special fertilizer?
How long does it take them to reach full height at maturity?
We don't apply any special fertilizer for larger blooms, the plants form these by themselves!
The growth rate can depend on a few different factors but in general, shrubs take 5-7 years to reach their mature size. :)
@@pwcolorchoiceThank you!
Hi Stacy am in Africa it's very hot here will it grow well here?
If you live in a more temperate area (maybe south Africa) they would be able to survive but it is most likely too hot for these hydrangeas to grow there. Thank you for the question!
cheese winky
Beautiful hydrangeas! Will they survive zone 10? I’m in Southern California. I have a partial shade area in the northeast side of the house.
I meant partial sun. It will be shady after 1pm during the hot summer
@@katrinacai2378 They would survive, however they wouldn't perform as well as the ones you see in this video. I would have a few reservations but if you are willing to give it a shot they will indeed survive!
Can pinky winky grow with only 2 hours of sun?
Pinky Winky requires full to part sun, so it would need at least 4 hours of sun a day
What are their root systems like? Are they invasive?
In general, shrub roots aren't as aggressive as tree roots, if you are concerned about planting next to a structure you should be just fine if you give them the recommended planting space! You can always give them a little extra room if you'd prefer as well too :)
So are all these sun or shade hydrangeas?
They will grow in part shade but do bloom more profusely in full sun :)
Nice hydrangeas 😀😀👍
Thank you! 🥰☀
Can you grow these in containers ?
Yes, you can! Here is a helpful article you can check out to get more information on this topic :)
www.provenwinners.com/learn/container-gardening/how-grow-hydrangeas-containers
Great video, very informative.
Thanks so much! :)
how many years does it take for the fire light to get full size in zone 4b? Thanks
Around 5-7 years :)
Thanks, we planted 9 of these around our pool 2 years and 9 months ago (1 gal size - have gone through 3 falls, 3 winters and 3 springs) and as of today they are about 2 ft x 2ft big. Should I pull them out and replace with quick fire? Is quick fire faster to establish to full size or will I have to wait the 5-7 years with that variety as well? I'm a typical zone 4 impatient Minnesota gardener:) Thanks! @@pwcolorchoice
@@hetalspatel9940 They grow at about the same rate, Quick Fire got its name because it blooms faster :) I'd recommend sticking with what you have now. Totally get you with the impatient when it comes to plants growing haha :)
She should have just been honest with you because it seems after all that time they haven’t grown at all. The conditions are just not right for that variety and yes I would move them to a different location. Why couldn’t she just tell you that?? WOW
Well done video :)
Thank you so much!
Out of all of the hydrangeas mentioned which one grows the fastest?
Pinky Winky and Quick Fire both have slightly faster growing rates :)
@@pwcolorchoice these two are faster than limelight?
@@Sunshine-xt1vb Correct! It is always good to keep in mind that the growth rate of the plant will be contingent upon the growing conditions the plant is in (amount of sun, water, etc) :)
@@pwcolorchoice I’m contemplating putting a hedge of incrediball on the north side of my garage, so shade to part shade. It’s not like full shade but is shaded due to the garage. Do you think they would be ok there or should I select another variety? I need it to grow on new wood -the rabbits here are ruthless.
@@Sunshine-xt1vb It sounds like there wouldn't be enough sun in that location for the hydrangeas to grow/bloom well. Part shade is classified as 4-6 hours of direct sun a day, if your location gets that much then they would be okay there. If not, oakleaf hydrangeas are the most shade tolerant, but they still do require some sun.
You forgot bobo !
Bobo is talked about in Part Two of these videos, ua-cam.com/video/Ov-eV7sF8uk/v-deo.html :)
I was having trouble articulating why I love the Quick Fire and Pinky Winky hydrangeas. Now I know it's because they have the lace cap panicle blooms! You are the ONLY resource that explained it (that I've come across anyway). Gotta go get a Quick Fire now!
Yay! They are so pretty and delicate, you have great taste :)
I would have liked you adding zones because I live in Texas so that is very important to me. Having my heart set on one of the gorgeous Hydrangea only to find it won't grow or thrive in my zone is heartbreaking.
There are direct links to each hydrangea in the description where you can get all of the specific information on them.
The zone will unfortunately only tell you if it is likely to survive the Winter - they will all definitely survive a Texas Winter.
Paul T's World the true question is...”can Texas survive winter?” ..that power outage had them beat, poor guys
I’m new to hydrangea and live in CA zone 8 summer heat is intense. Which one is best for my zone? One other thing is I see most of your the hydrangeas in this video are in full sun, open space with no shade. Can I do that too in Ca.
OMG! Y’all are nutcases! A quick google search would tell you the hardiness zone and as Paul said, these hydrangeas will most likely survive winters in Texas or Southern California, but probably not your hot 100+ summers, unless you plant them somewhere where they get afternoon shade.
I would have liked to know about sun requirements. But these are beautiful.
If you go to the description of the video, there is a link to each plant that is featured in this video and you can see all of the information there :)