Trees

Hydrangea paniculata 'DVP PINKY'

Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea, tree form

Pinky Winky flowers; photograph does not show the trained tree-form silhouette.

Large flower clusters open white and gradually turn pink from the base while their tips continue to grow. This creates a two-toned display from summer into fall. Trained on a clear trunk, this form raises the flowers above surrounding planting; overall height depends on the original training.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part sun
Size: Height: About 8 ft in Wasco's tree-form guide; trained trunk height and pruning affect the result. · Width: 6–8 ft.
Water: Average; moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: White aging pink; summer–early fall

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental flowering specimen; mixed border
Major issues: Brittle branches can break under heavy flowers, snow or wind; leaf spots and mildew may occur.
Fruit / litter: Dry capsules and fading flower heads persist; generally minor fruit litter.
Form: Flowering crown trained on a single stem; support and pruning determine its outline.
Growth rate: Fast crown growth, according to the standard-form grower.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Deer may browse leaves and flower buds; protect young plants.
Drought: Moderate species-level tolerance after establishment, but flowering is best with consistent moisture.
Wet soil: Poor drainage and prolonged saturation can damage roots.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous

Growing & care

Pruning: Blooms on new wood: shorten crown shoots in late winter or early spring. In standards, retain the trunk and remove shoots below the raised crown.
Form: Maintain the clear trunk and remove unwanted basal shoots.
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; mulch shallow roots.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

NC State Extension

University of Florida IFAS

web.extension.illinois.edu

Saunders Brothers

University of Georgia Extension

www.wasconursery.com

Photo: Cephas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.