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Pinky Winky Hydrangea vs Marsh Cinquefoil

Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky

Comarum palustre

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Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Marsh Cinquefoil

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.

Marsh Cinquefoil is a native perennial wetland plant with striking reddish-purple, star-shaped flowers. They bloom in early to mid-summer, providing nectar for bees, flies, and other pollinators. Beyond its summer blooms, the foliage turns red in autumn, adding seasonal interest to wetland landscapes.

Common in wetlands, pond margins, and wet meadows, Marsh Cinquefoil spreads by rhizomes to form colonies or patches that contribute to shoreline stabilization. It thrives in nutrient-poor, saturated soils where many other plants struggle, making it valuable in challenging wetland conditions. With its ecological function and ornamental appeal, it is well-suited for wetland plantings, ecological restoration, and naturalized projects.

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Facts

Marsh Cinquefoil Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1b
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Growth form: ascending to upright
Spreading: seeds - medium, rhizomes - medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red purple
Flowers: pink flowers with white tips
Flowers: dark red/maroon, star-shaped
Bloom time: summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: marsh five fingers, purple cinquefoil, purple marshlocks