Hydrangea 'Fraise Melba'

Hydrangea 'Fraise Melba' looks as though it’s been dipped in a summer dessert—soft white ice-cream shades melting into deep strawberry red tones as the season ripens. This panicled hydrangea bears dense, conical clusters of flowers that open pale green, turn creamy white, and finally blush a rich pink-red from the base upwards, creating a delicious two-tone effect. The blooms appear from late summer and continue well into autumn, each panicle a masterclass in gradual colour transformation. Hydrangea 'Fraise Melba' grows into a well-shaped shrub with lush green foliage, perfect for adding structure and elegance to borders or large containers.

Easy-going yet sophisticated, Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba' thrives in full sun or partial shade and is remarkably hardy—more than capable of standing up to a typical British winter. Its strong, upright stems hold the impressive flower heads beautifully, even after heavy rain, and the fading blooms look just as charming as they dry on the plant. Whether used to punctuate a mixed border or as a stand-alone feature near a patio, Hydrangea 'Fraise Melba' has that rare mix of reliability and flair. It’s one of those plants that quietly takes centre stage, proving that a little sweetness and a good structure can go a very long way in any garden.