Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'
Berry White Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 feet
- Width
- 4 to 6 feet
- Flower color
- White, transitioning to rich berry-red
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Late June through September
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate; requires pruning in early spring to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba' is a hybrid cultivar appreciated for its beautiful flower color transformation. The blooms start as white in mid-summer, then gradually deepen into rich berry-red hues by the end of the season. This continuous color change provides a dynamic display that extends well into fall, with its flowers often reaching lengths of up to 12 inches. The shrub is known for its rounded growth, making it an excellent choice as a specimen shrub in a variety of garden settings.
Native to Eastern Asia, this variety of hydrangea has been bred to be hardy and adaptable, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Berry White hydrangea typically blooms from late June through September, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies with its fragrant flowers.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Containers · Cottage Gardens · Cutting Gardens
Companion plants
Thyme · Switch grasses · Catmint · Penstemons · Coreopsis · Blanket flower
Design tip
Give ‘Berry White’ enough room to develop its naturally rounded form rather than crowding it between other large shrubs. Its substantial size and long flower panicles can then create a strong architectural presence within the planting.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Oregon Garden.
