Botanical Name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'
Commonly known as Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Cone blooms open creamy white, age to soft pink, then deepen to strawberry red while new white cones keep emerging above them.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jul to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 5-7'
- Bloom Colors
- WhitePinkRed
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About This Name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea unambiguously. The genus Hydrangea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' will give you the most precise results.