13 August 2020
Hydrangea paniculata LIVING PINKY PROMISE ‘LC NO12’ PBR
A compact deciduous shrub which grows up to 0.8 m in height and 0.7 m in diameter. Stiff, erect shoots. Exceptionally dark green leaves, ovate, pointed at the ends, hairy on both sides. Only sterile flowers gathered in conical inflorescences on the tops of the shoots. Flowering lasts all summer. The inflorescences are white in July, in August they turn slightly pink, and in September they become intensely dark pink. After flowering, dried inflorescences remain a decoration of the bush. The variety is recommended for cultivation in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils, in sunny or semi-shaded positions. Fully resistant to frost (zone 5) and rarely attacked by diseases and pests. Recommended for planting in groups in home gardens and neighborhood green areas, and for cultivation in containers on balconies and terraces. Inflorescences are perfect for bouquets and drying.
Breeder: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
Introduced to the market: 2018
Applicant: Duet sj Konopka, Pełka, Emilianów 31, 05-250 Radzymin, Poland