Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

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Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
8'8'
Height: 6' - 8'
Spread: 6' - 8'
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Occasionally we trim plants that are intended for the landscape or containers to ensure better branching and flowering.
 

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.

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
This will be hardy in your zone!

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My Current Zone

4
  • FEATURES

    Fire Light® is the standard to measure all panicle hydrangeas! We developed this easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea in Michigan, selecting it for its huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. Blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. It makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried, and can be used as a hedge, specimen, or incorporated into flower gardens and foundation plantings.

    Fire Light hydrangea is featured in our "Show-Off" magazine ad.

    Top three reasons to grow Fire Light® hydrangea:

    - Exceptionally hardy, growing and flowering well even in chilly zone 3

    - large flowers age to red early in the summer for a colorful display

    - low maintenance and easy to grow - the perfect plant for "black thumbs."

     

    Best Seller
    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    72 - 96 Inches1.8m - 2.4m
    Spacing: 
    72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4m
    Spread: 
    72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4m
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Red
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    White changing to pink-red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    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
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Container
    Cut Flower
    Dried Flower
    Good for Screening
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Panicle hydrangeas are best pruned in early spring. Cut the branches back by about one-third their total length. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions, but does not grow well in soggy soil. Plant in full sun in zones 3-7; afternoon shade is preferable in warmer areas. A good 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) layer of shredded bark mulch over the roots is very beneficial.

    If desired, fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants, like a rose fertilizer.

    Fire Light hydrangea is a true show off in the summer garden!

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    Fire Light® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPFL' USPP 25,135, Can 5,160
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