1 / 2

Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'

Berry White Hydrangea

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late June through September

Find this plant

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.