Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
Hydrangea 'Living Pink & Rose' is a plant that knows how to make an entrance—and an exit. In midsummer, it bursts into bloom with conical clusters of creamy-white flowers held proudly on strong, reddish stems. As the season unfolds, those same blooms gradually blush into warm tones of rose pink, deepening beautifully with each passing week. The transformation feels almost theatrical, as if the plant has decided that a costume change mid-performance is entirely appropriate. With its finely serrated green leaves and elegant structure, Hydrangea 'Living Pink & Rose' strikes a balance between classic charm and contemporary flair.
Tough yet graceful, Hydrangea 'Living Pink & Rose' thrives in both borders and containers, adding texture and long-lasting colour wherever it grows. Its sturdy stems stand up well to summer breezes and autumn showers, ensuring that the flower cones remain perfectly poised. The colour progression makes Hydrangea 'Living Pink & Rose' a natural companion to ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials—each shade working in harmony as the garden shifts from summer brightness to autumn warmth. Whether you’re after a hydrangea that offers longevity, reliability or simply a touch of quiet drama, Hydrangea 'Living Pink & Rose' delivers all three with ease. It’s proof that even the most elegant plants can have a playful side.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Hydrangea paniculata Living Pink & Rose ('Lc No14'ᴾᴮᴿ) (Living Creations Series)
- Flower colour
- Pink, white
- Established height
- 70cm-1.2m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 4 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
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