Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea

Pinky Winky® is the shrub form of Hydrangea paniculata 'DVP PINKY'; its upright, conical panicles open white in mid- to late summer, then the lower florets blush pink while fresh white florets continue at the tips into fall. Proven Winners lists a mature size of 6–8 ft high and wide, sunny exposure, and flowering on new wood. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/pinky-winky-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata) ## Garden use Use this deciduous cultivar as a large accent in a mixed border, or for fresh and dried arrangements. Panicle hydrangea tolerates sun better than many hydrangeas and flowers on current-season growth; species-level guidance favors morning sun with afternoon shade, good drainage, and steady moisture. Pinky Winky is adaptable to most soils. Mature size may vary with site conditions and pruning. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-paniculata/common-name/panicle-hydrangea/) [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/pinky-winky-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata) ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry spells, and mulch over the shallow roots to conserve moisture. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping or reducing height; because flowers form on new growth, this is the normal pruning window. Use a light annual trim to maintain the natural shrub outline, or leave it unpruned for a larger, looser plant. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/pinky-winky-panicle-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata)