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Pembina Plum vs Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Prunus nigra x salicina Pembina

Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky

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Pembina Plum
Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Pembina Plum is one of the best-tasting plums that can be planted on the prairies. It is semi-freestone with orange flesh that is soft, juicy, and sweet which contrasts with the thick, sour, dark red skin. The plums can grow up to 5 cm in diameter and are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

They typically ripen in mid to late August and should be picked as soon as they are ripe. If left too long, the fruit will fall off the tree.

Pembina Plum is a hybrid between Canada Plum and Japanese Plum. For fruit production, it needs to be planted with another variety for cross-pollination. Canada Plum and American Plum are considered universal pollinizers.

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.

Pembina Plum Quick Facts

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (14 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: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: red purple
Flowers: white
Flowers: pink flowers with white tips
Fruit: purple-red skin with yellow flesh
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no