Hydrangea, Little Quickfire

Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPLQF’

Size (HxW): 3-4’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Compact

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Dwarf selection of Quickfire

The quick fire family appears to be hardiest hydrangea for our region

White blooms in early to mid-July (approximately 2 weeks earlier than most hydrangeas), then turn pink in fall

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

Often has good orange/red fall colour

Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Row Spacing: minimum of 2.5’-3’ apart

Non-suckering

No currently known disease/pest concerns

Plant Care:

- Prefers north and west wind protection - Requires even moisture, mulch around the base - Needs shelter from afternoon heat - Benefits from winter snow coverage - Trim flowers and shape in fall will prevent snow load breakage

Description

Size (HxW): 3-4’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Compact

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Dwarf selection of Quickfire
The quick fire family appears to be hardiest hydrangea for our region
White blooms in early to mid-July (approximately 2 weeks earlier than most hydrangeas), then turn pink in fall
Requires 4-6 hours of sun for blooming; morning sun preferred (afternoon heat can be too intense for hydrangeas)
Often has good orange/red fall colour
Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Row Spacing: minimum of 2.5’-3’ apart
Non-suckering
No currently known disease/pest concerns