Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise'
"Panicled hydrangea"
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Description
Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise' is every bit as delectable as its name suggests—think soft scoops of vanilla and strawberry melting together on a summer’s day. This large (up to 2.5m high) panicled hydrangea produces generous, fluffy pyramids of flowers that open creamy white, gradually blushing to pale pink before deepening into rich rose tones as autumn approaches. The large, loose flower panicles bring a romantic, almost cloud-like texture to borders and large containers, and they hold their shape beautifully right through the season. Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise' is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the imagination, adding a soft, painterly touch to garden displays.
Blooming reliably from mid-summer to mid-autumn, Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise' is the perfect choice for gardeners seeking both drama and grace. Its sturdy stems support the ample flower heads with ease, and as the blooms mature, the colour transition creates a layered effect that looks stunning even as the days shorten. This hardy shrub thrives in full sun or partial shade and enjoys moist but well-drained soil. Whether you plant it as a standalone showpiece, a border highlight, or as part of a pastel-toned garden palette, Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise' delivers a long season of colour and charm. It’s proof that some of the sweetest pleasures in life really do come straight from the garden.
Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise', meaning vanilla strawberry in French, is named for its creamy-white blooms that blush to pink as they ripen.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hydrangea paniculata Vanille Fraise ('Renhy'ᴾᴮᴿ)
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Flower colour
Pink, cream, white
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1.5-2.5m
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Established spread
1-1.5m
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Deciduous shrub
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Hydrangea 'Vanille Fraise' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Panicled hydrangea" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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