Plant Record

Cultural/Growing Information

pH: B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method): C (1 - 2)

Fertilization Recommendations: M-H (150-300 ppm)

Rooting Out: A (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Growing On: A (50-60°F or 10-16°C)

Holding Temperature: A (40-50°F or 4-10°C)

Light Levels: Moderate to High

Water Requirements: Moist to Wet

Pinching/Growth Regulators: Flowers continuously from July until frost. A light pinch after flowering will result in fresh terminals 6-8 weeks later. NOTE: If you hard prune after mid summer flowers will be delayed until the end of September.

Pest and Disease Management: Aphids, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites

Grower Tips:

-Will bloom white and matures pink to red

Special Notes: NOTE: Even though Pinky Winky is a REBLOOMER if you hard prune in mid summer flowers will be delayed until the end of September. Versus a light pinch which will produce flowers by early September. Try staging your crop and have 3-4 blocks pinching a block every 2 weeks.

Vernalization: Required

Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside

Over wintering Temperature (Zones 2-7): polyhouse - all others

Shade Requirements: None, Full Sun

Heat Zone (high to low): 8-1

Type: Deciduous

Flowers On: New Wood

Planting & Timing Information (Nursery): Spring to Fall, 1 ppp

Planting & Timing Information (Greenhouse): Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

1 GL or 8"/ 50 tray (Greenhouse): 12-18 weeks, 2-3 pinches (green plant)

1GL or 8"/ 2.25" (Greenhouse): 6-10 weeks, sold green (will bloom with an additional 6-8 weeks after final soft pinch)

1 GL or 8"/ 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery) 6-8 weeks, 2 pinches

1 GL or 8"/ 2.25" - Shear (Nursery) 8-10 weeks, 2 shears

1 GL or 8" / Quick Turn - Pinch (5" liner) (Nursery): 4-6 weeks, 1 pinch

1 GL or 8" / Quick Turn - Shear (5" liner) (Nursery) 4-6 weeks, 1 shear

2 GL / 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery): 8-10 weeks, 2-3 pinches

2 GL / 2.25" - Shear (Nursery): 12-16 weeks, 2-3 shears

3 GL / 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery): 14-16 weeks, 3-4 pinches

3 GL / 2.25" - Shear (Nursery): 16-20 weeks, 3-4 shears

3 GL / Quick Turn - Pinch (5" liner) (Nursery): 10-12 weeks, 3-4 pinches

3 GL / Quick Turn - Shear (5" liner) (Nursery): 12-16 weeks, 3-4 shears

3 GL / 1 gallon shift - Pinch (Nursery): 6-8 weeks, 2-3 pinches

3 GL / 1 gallon shift - Shear (Nursery): 8-12 weeks, 2-3 shears

5 GL / 1 gallon shift - Pinch (Nursery): 10-14 weeks, 3-4

5 GL / 1 gallon shift - Shear (Nursery): 16-20 weeks, 3-4 shears

General Information

Description
Pinky Winky has an unusual name, and an even more unusual flower. The large white panicles open in mid to late summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing new white florets at the tip. The result is spectacular two-toned flower panicles that can reach up to 16 inches in length! This is a real show-stopper that's also very easy to grow. Adaptable to most soils and both sun and shade, Pinky Winky will thrive in most gardens.

Growing Tips
Prefers good, loamy soil. Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture required. Blooms regardless of climate, soil, pH or pruning. Can be easily maintained as a smaller plant or trained into a small tree. Hardy Hydrangeas bloom on new wood so you can prune in the fall or early spring. Be sure to prune off spent flowers when they turn brown. Moderate to fast growth habit. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommendations for rates of application.

Exposure
Sun or partial sun

Height
72-96"

Spacing
84-96"

Hardy Temp
-40°F (-40°C)

Zone(s)
3

Uses
An outstanding specimen plant or element in the mixed border. It can also be grown in the cutting garden.

Features
Large summer flowers open white and change to pink. Prune in late winter/early spring. Blooms every year. Hardy. Soil pH does not affect bloom color.

Patent:
Hydrangea PINKY WINKY™ 'DVPpinky ™' PP16166 Patented; 2892 Patented

There are no other plants in this series

Awards Won

2008 - Award of Garden Merit
  -Royal Horticulture Society at Wisley Gardens