{"product_id":"first-editions-vanilla-strawberry-hydrangea","title":"First Editions® Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea paniculata","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFirst Editions® Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' | Patent No. PP20,670\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #FF8C00; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 3 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a finished, field-grown specimen grown to professional landscaper standards. The 3 gallon size gives you a robust root system, faster establishment in your garden, and blooms you can enjoy the very first season. This is the size serious gardeners choose.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #4169E1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFILL MY BOX AND SAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 1 plant = Original price\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 2 plants = Save 15%\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 4 plants = Save 25%\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 6 plants = Save 30%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSavings apply automatically at checkout on Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is Trending in 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive cone-shaped blooms open creamy white then deepen to rich strawberry pink — two seasons of color in one plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented First Editions® genetics mean superior disease resistance and consistent performance year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on new wood — no worrying about winter kill wiping out next year's flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and pollinator friendly — beauty that works with your whole landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most requested panicle hydrangeas by professional landscapers nationwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a shrub that earns its place in your yard from midsummer straight through fall. Vanilla Strawberry delivers a living color show — creamy white blooms emerge in July, then blush and deepen to a rich strawberry pink as the season progresses. The dried flower heads hold their color well into winter, giving you four-season interest without any extra effort. Plant it as a specimen, anchor a mixed border, or line a fence — this hydrangea makes every setting look intentional and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforms blank or boring spaces into a focal point that stops people in their tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides continuous color from midsummer through hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and pollinators throughout the bloom season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires minimal pruning — cut back in late winter and it handles the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds real estate value and curb appeal with a plant that looks expensive but isn't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried blooms make stunning cut flower arrangements well into winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-7 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to Strawberry Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer through Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average — moderate moisture, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatent:\u003c\/strong\u003e PP20,670\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to cart now and get your 3 gallon Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea shipped direct from our nursery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features and Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla Strawberry solves the most common landscape frustrations. Tired of hydrangeas that fail to bloom after a hard winter? This panicle type blooms on new wood every year — zone 3 winters included. Worried about deer? This variety holds up far better than bigleaf types. Need something that works in full sun? Vanilla Strawberry thrives where other hydrangeas struggle. The 3 gallon size ships with an established root system that gets in the ground and grows — not a tiny plug that takes years to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer the 3 gallon size because it is the sweet spot between value and performance. You get a plant that establishes quickly, blooms reliably in year one, and looks great from day one in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Guide — Step by Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a spot with at least 4-6 hours of sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the container and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plant from the pot, loosen the roots gently, and set it in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil, tamp gently, and water deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2-3 inches around the base, keeping mulch away from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater every 2-3 days for the first 4-6 weeks while it establishes. After that, water when the top inch of soil is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn late winter or early spring, cut the plant back by one-third to encourage strong new growth and big blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Guide — Optimization Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum bloom size, apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring as buds break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard prune to 12-18 inches in late winter to encourage fewer but larger panicles — ideal for cut flower production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn zones 3-4, a light layer of straw mulch over the root zone in November extends the root system's cold hardiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading is optional — spent blooms dry beautifully and provide winter interest and wildlife habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor mass plantings, space 4-5 feet apart on center for a full hedge effect within 2-3 seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in groups of 3 or more for a landscape-scale color impact that photographs beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with ornamental grasses or dark-foliaged shrubs to make the white-to-pink blooms pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut blooms at the white stage for fresh arrangements; cut at the pink stage for dried arrangements that last all winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply and infrequently rather than shallow and often — this trains deep roots and a drought-tougher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid high-nitrogen fertilizers in summer — they push foliage at the expense of blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size do you ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship the 3 gallon size — a landscape-ready, field-grown specimen with an established root system. This is the size professional landscapers specify for immediate impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the 3 gallon better than a smaller size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3 gallon has a more developed root system, establishes faster, and typically blooms in its first season in your garden. Smaller sizes take longer to reach their potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it bloom the first year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — because Vanilla Strawberry blooms on new wood, your 3 gallon plant will produce blooms in its first growing season after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat zones does it grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-8. It is one of the most cold-hardy hydrangeas available, making it a reliable choice across most of the continental US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt performs best in full sun to part shade (4-6+ hours of direct sun). In hot southern climates, afternoon shade helps prevent wilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — panicle hydrangeas like Vanilla Strawberry are significantly more deer resistant than bigleaf (mophead) types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I save with Fill My Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd 2, 4, or 6 Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangeas to your cart and the discount applies automatically at checkout — no code needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature height is 6-7 feet with a 4-5 foot spread. It can be kept smaller with annual late-winter pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlooms emerge in midsummer (typically July) and the color deepens through fall. Dried blooms persist into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be grown in a large container (25+ gallon) but performs best in the ground where roots can spread freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut back by one-third in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Because it blooms on new wood, you will not lose any blooms by pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this plant patented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' is protected under Plant Patent No. PP20,670. All plants are propagated under license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Action Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLimited quantities of our 3 gallon Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea are available. These ship direct from our nursery, carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to plant. Order today and get your plant in the ground this season.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart — Ships Direct from Our Nursery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as a 3 gallon container plant, 18-24 inches tall at time of shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged to protect roots and foliage in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips Monday through Wednesday to avoid weekend delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking provided via email at time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not ship to all states — see our shipping policy for current restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Editions®","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon Plant - Landscape Ready","offer_id":50949956501540,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/vanilla-strawberry_bloom-1_b0be5dce-8bb8-4afd-bf95-7603cb1599b6.jpg?v=1781701029","url":"https:\/\/plantfactorydirect.com\/products\/first-editions-vanilla-strawberry-hydrangea","provider":"Plant Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}