![]() They thrive and bloom reliably from chilly USDA zone 3 through balmy USDA zone 8 (even zone 9 in the case of 'Limelight'). Panicle hydrangeas are probably the most cold and the most heat tolerant of all popular hydrangeas. Here's our in-depth look at how to be successful growing panicle hydrangeas. They are very long blooming, exceptionally reliable, and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. If you are completely new to gardening, panicle hydrangeas make an excellent place to start: not just because they are so easy to grow but because they are one of the most rewarding garden and landscape plants. Uses: Little Quick Fire hydrangea is small enough to grow in containers, mix into perennial gardens and flower beds, as well as incorporate into landscaping as a hedge, specimen, mass planting, etc. Does not tolerate wet conditions.įertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.īloom color: White, aging to red. Pruning: Blooms on new wood prune back by one-third in late winter/early spring for better habit and a slight improvement in stem strength. ![]() Soil: Any well-drained soil will do. Though dry conditions are unlikely to harm an established plant, prolonged drought will cause flowers to brown and wilt instead of develop a good pink color. Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPLQF' pp#25,136, cbr#5406 Dwarf habit and compact size make it very versatile in the landscape or garden One of the earliest to bloom in summer - typically by 4th of July What makes Little Quick Fire different from other panicle hydrangeas? Its flowers have a light honey fragrance and attract pollinators too, which help to make it a real hub of activity and beauty in your yard. ![]() It's the ideal space-saving season extender for your landscape or garden! Its lacecap blooms begin to open in early summer - typically 4th of July for us here in West Michigan - and soon change to a red color that persists until frost. Little Quick Fire panicle hydrangea combines two fantastic, useful traits: it's the earliest panicle hydrangea to bloom each summer, and it's a dwarf, compact selection, reaching just 3-5' tall and wide.
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