Hydrangea 'Fire Light Tidbit' (PW)

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 Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit' - This innovative new development is the tiniest, tidiest panicle hydrangea yet. Powerful blooming ability, with dozens of full mophead flowers on strong stems. Blooms on new wood. It has very shallow roots and grows to maturity in just 2 years. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 3. .9m W x .9m H. Compact, mounded shape. White to pink to red flowers in July to September. Insignificant fruit on green foliage turning yellow in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable soil. 3Gallon.

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Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 3'

This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 8

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

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What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 
ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    If you thought you didn't have enough space to grow a beautiful, reliable panicle hydrangea, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea is here to help! This innovative new development is the tiniest, tidiest panicle hydrangea yet: it reaches just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall and wide, yet it packs in tons of easy-care beauty into its small size. Big, lush panicles of white mophead flowers appear in early-mid summer, nearly obscuring the textured green foliage. As the summer progresses, they begin to develop bright pink and red tones, which keep it colorful right on up to the first frost, especially combined with its colorful autumn foliage, an unusual trait in panicle hydrangeas. Thick, sturdy stems help to create a neat, mounded plant that's fantastic in landscapes, flower gardens, even in containers!

    Top reasons to choose Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea for your garden or landscape:

    - The smallest panicle hydrangea ever - just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall

    - Powerful blooming ability, with dozens of full mophead flowers on strong stems

    - Flowers go from white to rich, saturated tones of pink and red as they age

    Available in better garden centers beginning in spring 2021; click here to see a list of retailers.

     

    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Small or Miniature

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    36 Inches 91cm
    Spread: 
    36 Inches 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Red
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    White, turning bright pink and red shades in fall
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    New Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Mid Summer
    Late Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Alkaline Soil
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Container
    Cut Flower
    Dried Flower
    Good for Screening
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    Thanks to its small stature, Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea is eminently versatile in the garden and landscape. Plant it amongst perennials in a flower garden, use in foundation plantings and landscaping as a mass planting, edging, or specimen, or plant it in containers for long-lasting, easy-care beauty year after year.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prune by cutting back the main branches by one-third in late winter or early spring. You may also prune in late fall, once it has gone completely dormant, if desired - you'll find more information in our Ultimate Guide to Panicle Hydrangeas. 

    Panicle hydrangeas require well-drained soil. As such, we do not recommend amending the soil when you plant them, as explained here. 

    Fertilize in early spring (just as the ground begins to thaw in cold climates) if desired, using a granular rose fertilizer. You may fertilize monthly through late July for more rapid growth, but this is not necessary for a healthy, abundantly-blooming plant.

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    Fire Light Tidbit® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPK' USPP 32,512, Can PBRAF
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