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:

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

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