Quick Fire Hydrangea is a beautiful early-blooming panicle hydrangea that puts on a show before many other hydrangeas even get started. Its flowers open white in early summer, then gradually turn pink, rose, and deeper red as the season goes on. It’s a great choice for Southern yards because it’s hardy, dependable, and gives you color for a long stretch of the growing season.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Hydrangea, Flowering Shrub
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color: White, Pink, Red
Bloom Time: Early Summer, Summer, Fall
Mature Height: 6-8 feet
Mature Width: 6-8 feet
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist Well-Drained
Deer Resistance: Low
Care Level: Easy
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Pruning Time: Late Winter, Early Spring
Notes
Quick Fire Hydrangea blooms earlier than many other panicle hydrangeas, making it a great shrub for adding color to the garden before the late-summer hydrangeas take over. The blooms start out white and age into shades of pink and red as the season goes along. It blooms on new wood, so pruning in late winter or early spring helps keep the plant shaped and encourages strong new growth. Give it good sunlight, regular watering while getting established, and a little room to show off.
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