Pinky Winky® - Hardy Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

C (1 - 2)

Fertilization:

Medium,High (150 - 300 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moist to Wet

Rooting Out Temperature:

A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

A (50 - 60º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

A (40 - 50º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

Starting Materials:

Liners

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 2.25": 8-10 weeks; Quick Turn: 4-6 weeks

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 2.25": 12-16 weeks

Finishing Times:

18" and Three Gallon Pot : 2.25": 16-20 weeks; Quick Turn: 12-16 Weeks

Over Wintering Temperature:

polyhouse - all others

Pinching and 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:

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! Will bloom white and matures pink to red.

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.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside

Vernalization:

Cold Required