Hydrangea, Firelight Tidbit

Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPK’ USPP 32,512, Can PBRAF

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Compact, rounded

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

NEW! Large round flowers are unique to this species

White blooms turn plum pink in fall

Smallest of the panicled hydrangeas

Blooms from early August to late September

Requires 4-6 hours of sun for blooming; morning sun preferred (afternoon heat can be too intense for hydrangeas)

Soil tolerant

Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Row Spacing: 2-2.5’ apart

Individual Spacing: 3-4’ apart

Non-suckering

No currently known disease/pest concerns

Plant Care:

- Requires North & West wind protection - Light pruning in spring helps to shape & promote fresh growth - Prune flowers/deadhead in fall or leave to add winter attraction - Requires even moisture; benefits from mulch around the base - Benefits from winter snow coverage

Description

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Compact, rounded

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

NEW! Large round flowers are unique to this species
White blooms turn plum pink in fall
Smallest of the panicled hydrangeas
Blooms from early August to late September
Requires 4-6 hours of sun for blooming; morning sun preferred (afternoon heat can be too intense for hydrangeas)
Soil tolerant
Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Row Spacing: 2-2.5’ apart
Individual Spacing: 3-4’ apart
Non-suckering
No currently known disease/pest concerns