How To Grow And Care For Pinky Winky Hydrangea: Your Ultimate Guide

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Pinky Winky Hydrangea (Zones 3-8 or 9) is an easy-care Summer flowering shrub - perfect for beginner gardeners because of how trouble-free it is! This video is your ultimate guide to help you successfully grow and care for your Pinky Winky Hydrangeas. Please use the Chapter sections below to jump to any specific section in this video. (Zone 7, southern New Jersey)
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - What is a Pinky Winky Hydrangea?
0:57 - What Does Pinky Winky Mean?
1:21 - What is a Panicle Hydrangea?
1:58 - 5 Reasons Why You Want Pinky Winky in Your Garden!
3:17 - Deer and Rabbit Resistance?
5:02 - Shrub Description and Size
6:06 - Flower Shape and Pink Winky Florets
7:01 - Flower Size and Color
8:06 - When Do Pinky Winky Hydrangeas Turn Pink and White, or Pink?
8:48 - Tips for Planting
9:11 - Planting: When, How, Spacing, Transplanting
10:51 - Can Pinky Winky Hydrangeas Grow in Containers?
11:35 - Growing Requirements: Soil, Best Fertilizer, Sun, Water, Hardiness Zones
12:59 - How and When to Prune Pinky Winky Hydrangea
13:25 - Pinky Winky Prime Panicle Hydrangea
13:50 - Pinky Winky is a “4 Season” Shrub!
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@knox438 28 дней назад

This is by far, the BEST video on the Pinky Winky Hydrangeas! The ones I planted last fall are doing okay, the flowers are white but the plants are still small. I can’t wait until they grow big. You’re video has made me so excited for the future of my Pinky Winkys..Thank You Laura ❤

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

My pleasure, and I’m so glad you liked this video! 😊 The first full season your shrubs will seem like they aren’t growing much - but their roots are growing underground. Next year you’ll definitely see them grow taller. Happy you’re enjoying the white flowers right now. You will love watching the color change happen over the Summer into Fall! 🌸🍂🍃

@dora59 20 дней назад

You convinced me that I needed Pinky Winky more than any other hydrangea because I like to be pollinators friendly. So I bought 5 starter shrubs. Basically a small, pencil thin branch, about 9” tall, rooted. They slept, they crept, and now they are in the leap year, probably 2x2, flowering and on their way to being gorgeous.

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Oh am I thrilled to read this Dora! 🤗 The leap year is the best, as I always feel that's when I can start to breathe a sigh of relief that the shrubs will be just fine and won't need as much watching over! You are right they will be absolutely gorgeous and continue to be, year after year! Congrats! ❤

@eliselook 28 дней назад

You made this video for me, right, Laura?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just planted my first pinky winky this year!!!!! So thrilled! Thank you so much for the video and tips!

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Why yes I did Elise! 🤣😊🤣 Congratulations on your new Pinky Winky! You will love it because it’s so beautiful and easy-care. I look forward to getting updates!

@eliselook 28 дней назад

@@GardenSanity 🤣🤣🤣 I knew it. So happy to have your video to enjoy & learn from PLUS have my beautiful Pinky Winky in my hydrangea family here on our farm!!! ❤❤❤

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

@eliselook Awesome! I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! 🤗

@ashleyamelia08 25 дней назад

pinky winky and pinky winky prime ae amazing plants!!

@GardenSanity 24 дня назад

Completely agree with you! 🌸😀

@GinaBobbolina 28 дней назад

Beautiful Laura, thanks for sharing. We have several oak leaf hydrangeas here in zone 7 (Ruby Slippers). Similar cone shaped flowers that start creamy white, turn pink, then deepen to burgundy. Leaves are oak leaf-shaped, and turn a burgundy bronze color in fall. Easy to grow. Morning sun, afternoon shade is best. I might need to find room for a Pinky Winky, just for the name, thanks! 😉

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

My pleasure Gina! 😊 Just as you want to find room for a Pinky Winky, I still want to find room for an oak leaf hydrangea, and I know Ruby Slippers is beautiful! Now you've reminded me to add this to my way-too-long list, as I bet yours are stunning!

@산림치유 26 дней назад

이름이 특이한 수국이군요. 꽃도 이뻐요. 영상 감사해요! 관리방법도 유용합니다.

@GardenSanity 24 дня назад

You are most welcome! 🌸

@dianetemple4243 28 дней назад

I have found Pinky Wiinky to be tried and true when it comes to holding it's blooms up. It is not weak or floppy. That's a win win in my book!

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Me too Diane, especially dealing with my Limelight Hydrangea Tree which is an expert flopper after heavy rain. 🤣 Wind and rain never bother mine, even during tropical storms which have done a number on other plants. 🌸😊 Definitely a win win, like you said!

@dianacarlyle800 28 дней назад

Don't have one...but will be looking for one or more. Just beautiful.

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

You'll love Pinky Winky, Diana! Truly easy-care. It's so nice to simply just enjoy them all Summer into Fall, without any effort! 😊

@northrupmj 28 дней назад

Mine just started ❤ I can’t stop taking pictures. 🥰

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

That’s wonderful! I do the same thing every year. 📸 I don’t want to know how many photos I have of them. 🤣😊

@roxiebollinger1814 28 дней назад

I'm in SW MO; planted PW last year & it didn't bloom. THIS YEAR it's loaded! Can't wait to see the changing colors; thus, the reason I HAD to have one. I also have Ruby Slippers & Strawberry Sundae. All are beautiful! GR8 video--thanks!

@GardenSanity 27 дней назад

I’m so happy for you Roxie, as there’s nothing sweeter than seeing a Pinky Winky in full bloom! 🌸 And don’t forget the scent too! You’re the second gardener in the comments here to mention Ruby Slippers…and I’ve got to find a spot for one! 😀💛

@warp9p659 28 дней назад

Bought one at Lowes earlier this year and planted it. First time I'd seen it in a box store. It seems to be doing great so far.

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

That’s wonderful you found one at Lowes, as you probably got a deal price-wise. 👍 Glad to hear it’s doing well so far. You’ll love how trouble-free it is while just blooming on and on! 🌸🌿 Keep me posted!

@JoyfulJerseyGardening 25 дней назад

Such a beautiful plant! I love the dark stems.

@GardenSanity 24 дня назад

Me too Allison! The deep red stems are showy, especially before the shrub begins pushing out flowers! This is my favorite panicle hydrangea! 🌸😀

@polestar707 22 дня назад

Another great video!

@GardenSanity 9 дней назад

Thanks so much! This was a fun one to make, because I adore these shrubs so much! 🌸

@maryj5245 28 дней назад

Love your video. Also in South Jersey so all your tips will apply to my newly purchased pinky winky!😊

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Hi Mary! So glad to have another South Jersey gardener here! 👋 How fun to have a newly planted Pinky Winky! I know you will love this shrub, and hope you’ll keep me posted on how it’s growing. 🌸😊

@RayIniego 28 дней назад

Wow! Thank you for this!

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

You’re welcome Ray - glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@kathleentwyman7010 28 дней назад

Very informative 👏 thank you 😊

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

You're most welcome Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@willaerley7140 28 дней назад

You couldn’t resist. Snowdrangeas, even in July. I would just add for people to be cautious of panicle hydrangeas in part sun. I have 3 little limes that get 2 hours of sun. They still bloom, but kind of wonky and they’re a bit small.

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Yes, Snowdrangeas to cool everyone off in this heat wave! 😊 So a little sun/shade info . . . Full sun = more than 6 hours of direct sun, while part sun = between 4 and 6 hours. Part shade = between 4 and 6 hours of sun, but mostly before the afternoon. Full shade is considered to be less than 4 hours of direct sun. So….your Little Limes are in what’s considered to be more shade rather than part sun. (I used to think full shade meant no sun.) ☀️ ⛅️ 😊 Also, I use the word wonky too - great descriptive word! 👍

@willaerley7140 28 дней назад

@@GardenSanity Ok, I think they need a better system of sunlight needs. I think I’ll keep my wonky little limes there. The bed has a huge Nikko blue and 4 tiny tuff stuff which will be fading soon.

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

@willaerley7140 Agree! Full shade means full shade to me! If there’s some sun, it’s partly sunny! 🌞 I have a wonky Little Lime Punch planted in part shade in my backyard, and same thing: it flowers but not as much as the one I have in full sun. But I like where it is.

@richbishop7896 28 дней назад

I have a Pinky Winky in tree form. This will be the first time that it has bloomed for me. Bonny zone 5b Canada

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Hi Bonny! I love how pretty the Pinky Winky trees are! How long ago did you plant the tree? Just curious, in terms of it not blooming until now. Glad you’re getting flowers finally this year. 😊🌸

@richbishop7896 27 дней назад

@@GardenSanity Three years ago but I moved it from it's first spot because it was not getting enough sun.

@GardenSanity 27 дней назад

Ahhhh, I see. Sounds like it’s happy in its new spot, which is wonderful! Enjoy the long season of bloom! 🌸🩷

@cathymikequimbyquimby7315 6 дней назад

Thank you for this guide. We have a new Pinky Winky. Planted last Fall so it’s first full season. We are in zone 8B, Eugene, Oregon. It’s a beauty. It is a bit floppy though with some lower stems lying on the ground. Getting plenty of water and also using Holly Tone. Full sun. Is it possible that it’s just because it’s first season?

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Yes, no worries at all Cathy!😃Mine did the same thing, way back when, and from time to time I still get some stems that grow out from the base of some larger stems and grow very close to the ground. Sometimes I keep those, as it looks nice, and other times I'll just snip them off. Next Spring, once you do a good pruning on the shrub, those main stems coming out from the ground will begin to get stronger and stronger (and thicker), while the newer stems that sprout up from where you pruned will also develop quickly into strong stems. It usually takes about 3 years until you'll see the shrub looking more mature. I hope this helps put your mind at ease! 💛

@laurierose28 4 дня назад

Can you include the link to your video that shows you how to prune the Pinky Winky hydrangea

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Hi Laurie, The link was included at the end of the video to click directly on it and watch next. I also included it in the Description box above these comments (and below the video). 😀👍🌸

@MustafaKhan-u4r 8 дней назад

Hey! I also got a beautiful pinky winky this year and would love to know how much fertilizer would you need to put?

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Glad you added a Pinky Winky to your garden! It's best to follow the package directions on whichever fertilizer you choose to use. I use Espoma Holly-tone, which is a granular fertilizer. I sprinkle it around the shrub, and gently work it into the soil. You can water it in, or let Mother Nature water it in for you. I apply it once a year, just after pruning in Spring.

@mariewilson6115 5 дней назад

I just bought 2 (in 3 gallon containers) but the blooms are turning brown on one of them. Planted them in the early morning on a day that only warmed up to 80 degrees. They had been at the nursery on 100 degree days...and I felt like I kept them well watered until I planted them using biotone into a well drained berm of fresh rich soil that I bought at my local landscape supplier. Full sun until 2ish in the afternoon. One is doing well, one has had most of the blooms turn brown...help

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Hi Marie, it sounds like you are doing everything right. 👍Sometimes, even in the same garden area, two identical plants will have different reactions to being planted in the same area. It happens. In the case of what you describe, the brown flowers indicate that the plant needs more water. Don't fret too much about it, as long as the leaves remain green, healthy and aren't shriveling up and turning brown. Provide more water, best in the morning and best at the base of the plant to make sure the roots are taking in the water to the rest of the plant. Pinky Winky will become more drought tolerant over time, but since both of yours are newly planted they will need more water ongoing to make sure they get off to a good start. Start with giving the one with brown flowers a bit more water than the other one. It's honestly a matter of seeing how much water they need, judging from how they look - which is exactly what you're doing. If you see browning on the petals or leaves, more water. If you see yellow leaves, too much water. It's more important this season to make sure the leaves remain green and healthy, as that's a great sign the shrub is getting acclimated to its new home. I hope this helps, and please keep me posted. 💛

@hardwood7955 8 дней назад

Super video! My 3 pw shrubs are approx. 7 yrs old and only 4 feet high approx. I want them much taller but they are slow to reach real height. Any suggestions? Also, I'm zone 5 (Ottawa, Can.) so leaving blooms on during severe winters that we get, weighs them down with the snow. Can I go ahead and snip off the dead blooms in say, late fall?

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Hi there! Yes, you can snip off those blooms in late Fall, which will definitely help the shrub from getting weighed down, like you mentioned. 👍 I have a longer Summer season here in Zone 7 (southern New Jersey) which could be part of the reason mine get so tall compared to your season in Ottawa. Are yours in full sun? The more sun Pinky Winky gets, the happier it seems to be, especially in your more Northern climate. The average height of Pinky Winky is between 6 and 8 feet tall. If you give them a good pruning (as demonstrated in my pruning video, link is above in the description area), and then follow that with good slow-release organic fertilizer, your shrub will be happy and hopefully produce more growth for you.

@vancouvervixen4253 28 дней назад

I’m about to order some, what do you think about using these for hedging?? Would love your thoughts Zone 6b, part-to-full sun Edited to add: just clicked “buy” haha! I know limelight tends to be the choice but I think a hedge of these will be fabulous and your channel has definitely been a convincing factor for me in choosing this variety!! I think 5 of these in a 25ft long area will make a nice dense hedge for some privacy from the road

@GardenSanity 28 дней назад

Oh my YES for hedging! 👍😍 I’m glad you answered your own question! 😃 I think Limelight has problems with flopping, although Little Limes are nice though shorter than Pinky Winky. The Pinky Winkies will look so wonderful as a hedge, and I hope you keep me posted on how they do over time! 🌸🤗 Congratulations on a soon-to-be beautiful hedge!

@hardwood7955 8 дней назад

Can I propagate more from an established shrub?

@GardenSanity 4 дня назад

Yes you can! There are many videos on RU-vid showing how to do this, depending on the shrub you're interested in. Here's a great one I found: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B5yQEudsdZ4.htmlsi=Lq4w6MitoAaNlMuy (I would do it this way, if I was propagating my panicle hydrangeas.) Hope this helps!

@jacquiedavis4918 28 дней назад

I planted a pinky winky this spring that was already blooming. Due to the extreme heat this summer, all the blooms have started to burn. Is this normal?

@GardenSanity 27 дней назад

Hi Jacquie - yes it’s normal because it is such a young plant. Once the roots get established and it grows a bit, your Pinky Winky will better withstand drought and extreme heat. 🌞 Even mine, which were planted 10 years ago, will get a few petals here and there that look dried up or brown during extreme heat. The key is water. Lots of water. 💦 Your Pinky Winky will need a good amount of water during its first season or two. It won’t prevent seeing any browning on some petals, but it will reduce the number of them. 👍 It can be frustrating to see the blooms looking like that, but please know that it is normal for a young Pinky Winky that’s 1) newly planted this year, and 2) dealing with extreme heat in its first year. 🥵 Hang in there, and keep me posted. 💛