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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Flower color: White, turning pinkish-red
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim's Red’

Wim's Red Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red' is a visually stunning shrub admired for its large, cone-shaped flower clusters that change color throughout the growing season. The blooms start as a creamy white in midsummer and gradually transition to a rich, deep red as they mature, providing a striking contrast against the green foliage. Adding to its appeal, the plant features vibrant red stems that enhance the overall visual impact of the shrub and provide an attractive detail even when the plant is not in bloom.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Containers
Cottage Gardens
Cutting Gardens

Companion plants

Daylily · Ninebark · Coral bells · Switch grass · Creeping phlox · Bearded iris

Design tip

Keep ‘Wim’s Red’ visible from several angles so its red stems become part of the display rather than disappearing behind neighboring shrubs. The upright framework adds definition and carries warm color through the planting even between peak bloom periods.