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Pinky Winky Hydrangea vs Loving Pear

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Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky

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Loving Pear
Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Loving Pear is a Russian pear variety with a mild sweet flavor and a hint of sour. It is known for being cold hardy and disease resistant. They are green in colour but will transition to have a slightly golden red blush when ripe. With a minimal neck, they have a more rounded appearance.

They ripen in early September. It is recommended that they are harvested as the seeds begin to brown. They can finish ripening after picking. They keep well in cold storage and are suited for fresh eating, juicing, and dehydrating.

The Loving Pear requires a second variety for cross pollination. Some compatible varieties include Krazulya, Golden Spice, and others.

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.

Loving Pear Quick Facts

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: 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
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red purple
Flowers: pink flowers with white tips
Fruit: green, rounded pear shape
Firmness: firm
Flavor: mild, sweet flavor with a hint of sour
Harvest: early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no