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Red Elderberry vs Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Sambucus racemosa

Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky

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Red Elderberry
Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub.

It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and bright red berry-like drupes, which provide beautiful contrast against its coarse, textured green foliage.

Red Elder can be pruned as a small single or multi-stemmed tree.

Pinky Winky Hydrangea is an adaptable and tolerant hydrangea variety with unusual flowers. In late summer, clusters of white blooms emerge, transforming to shades of pink and white. This two-toned effect is outstanding and will make a stunning flowering addition to your yard.

Try Pinky Winky Hydrangea in mass plantings or as an accent plant on its own, just make sure you mulch the root system to help insulate in colder climates.

Red Elderberry Quick Facts

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: toxic to humans

Fall colour: red purple
Flowers: white
Flowers: pink flowers with white tips
Berries: bright red berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: red elder