Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Wim's Red'
panicled hydrangea
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.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hydrangea paniculata 'Graffiti' ('Rou201406'ᴾᴮᴿ)
- Flower colour
- Pink, red, white
- Established height
- 1.5-2.5m
- Established spread
- 1-1.5m
- 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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choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.