Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

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Hydrangea paniculata Little Quick Fire ('SMHPLQF') - Little Quick Fire Hydrangea (PW) - A dwarf hydrangea with outstanding flower colour. White flowers turn pink and then a deep burgundy-red very quickly. Perfect for the small garden but also great for patio planters. Blooms on new wood. Has shallow roots and is fast growing. 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. 1.25m W x 1.25m H. Compact, rounded shape. White, pink flowers in June to September. Insignificant fruit on green foliage turning yellow in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable soil. 3Gallon.

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  • Little Quick Fire® - Panicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata
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Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 5'
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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

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 

ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    Dwarf form of the popular Quick Fire® hydrangea!

    Like Quick Fire, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the blooming season.

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    Why grow Little Quick Fire panicle hydrangea?

    • Months of color
    • Compact size
    • Easy care regimen
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    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Small or Miniature

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 60 Inches
    Spacing: 
    36 - 60 Inches
    Spread: 
    36 - 60 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    white flowers turn pink in later summer
    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
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    This dwarf form of Quick Fire fits easily into any landscape. Use it in a mixed border, or as a showy specimen or foundation plant. Its early bloom time will extend your garden's hydrangea season.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Trim in late winter/early spring. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Flower color is not affected by soil pH.

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    Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' USPP 25,136, Can 5,406
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