Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'
Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'

Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'

panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea 'Wim's Red'

1 bare root — £12.90

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Description

Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' is a large panicled hydrangea that loves a bit of theatre—never content with just one look, it spends the season changing costume. Opening in spring with soft white flowers, the panicles gradually blush to pink before maturing into deep, velvety wine-red as autumn arrives. The colour shift is beautifully complemented by its red-tinged stems and dark green, serrated leaves, giving Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' a rich, layered look that feels both bold and refined. The long, conical flower clusters, reaching up to 30cm, make a striking statement whether grown as a feature shrub or woven through mixed borders.

What makes Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red' truly remarkable is its stamina. From the first warm days of spring until well into autumn, it remains in bloom, each stage of its colour journey adding fresh interest to the garden. Its strong, branching habit ensures the heavy flower heads remain upright—no flopping after summer rain here. Hardy and easy to please, this panicled hydrangea thrives in sun or partial shade and enjoys a moist but well-drained soil. Perfect for those who like their plants with a bit of personality, Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' brings a sense of drama and depth that keeps borders alive with changing hues long after most summer flowers have bowed out.

Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' is named after Belgian breeder Wim Rutten, whose creation turns from white to deep wine-red through summer.

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Graffiti' ('Rou201406'ᴾᴮᴿ)

  • Flower colour

    Pink, red, white

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    1.5-2.5m

  • Established spread

    1-1.5m

  • Plant spacing

    4 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Deciduous shrub

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • 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

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Clay
    Loam
    Multipurpose compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your panicled hydrangea bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery 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. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • 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.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2027
    You can expect your order in February/March 2027

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
    You can expect your order in March/April 2027

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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