Panicle Hydrangea, Tree Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky'

I planted my Pinky Winky in the fall 2 years ago and had little growth the first year. Second year about 4 feet tall and wide with amazin...Read Moreg flowers. Love seeing the pink creep out. Now it is over 9 feet tall, almost as wide and blooms a plenty in various stages. I have not pruned up to now, but I will prune last years tallest next year. I am afraid to see how much taller it could get! Most amazing shrub: deer haven’t touched it, no fertilizer, no watering and wow! Planted in woodland soil, heavily mulched with wood chips and in partial shade. Heartily recommend for those with a large area to fill.

I was given this plant as a bonus at a plant sale. It was tiny and I have waited a few years for it to grow and bloom. The stems are a ...Read Morenice redish brown but the flowers are pure white. Beautiful but not what I was expecting for Pinky Winky. I would say the plant was mislabeled but there is one picture posted that looks all white which makes me think it it just my environment. Any comments from others?

Hello! Before I plant my "Pinky WInky," I would greatly appreciate someone telling me if the root system is shallow or deep. I want to pl...Read Moreant it over my well system, and I am concerned that the roots will become invasive. Can someone please help?
Update: 6/2012 - I planted it in another spot. Obviously, I, or the Hybridizer, did something RIGHT! My Pinky Winky is generous in health, growing lush, thick, straight, bushy while maintaining a perfect "candle" shape, and now it has immature blooms all over! Of all that I have planted, this shrub is easiest to admire and be proud of. It is, after one year, about 4' tall, and 3 1/2' wide. It just does not look real! I have no experience growing hydrangeas of any sort, but this is one exceptional shrub. It is shielded from strong wind and sun.

It has taken 2 years, but my two pinky-winkies are doing quite well in zone 3 climate in northwestern Wisconsin. One plant in particular...Read More was damaged by deer in the first year, and I think it's going to take another year for it to really look good. But the other plant has lots of blooms and looks strong and healthy. I'm looking forward to seeing the pink color develop as we get into the fall season. Both plants are in very sandy soil, in full sun, with lots of mulch. They don't get that much care, but we've had a good amount of rainfall this year.