Hydrangea paniculata Renhy forms a large, upright deciduous shrub whose outer branches arch under its heavy flower panicles. The creamy white blooms mature through pink to strawberry red while new flowers continue to open, creating a multicolored display from midsummer into fall. Red stems and green leaves frame the dense, pyramidal flowers, which are useful for fresh and dried arrangements.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Keep the soil reliably moist in full sun, use a balanced fertilizer according to label directions, and prune the stems in late winter or early spring. Its mature size and dense flowering habit suit a mixed border, hedge, or screen.
