Hydrangea, Quickfire

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire’

Size (HxW): 5-6’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

White blooms form in mid July and turn pink in fall

Hardiest hydrangea for the prairies

Blooms from mid July to late September; one month earlier than other hydrangeas

Foliage turns orange to orange-red in fall

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

Soil tolerant

Fast Growth Rate: 12-16”/year

Individual Spacing: 5’ apart

Non-suckering

No currently known diseases/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): 5-6’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

White blooms form in mid July and turn pink in fall
Hardiest hydrangea for the prairies
Blooms from mid July to late September; one month earlier than other hydrangeas
Foliage turns orange to orange-red in fall
Requires 4-6 hours of sun for blooming; morning sun preferred (afternoon heat can be too intense for hydrangeas)
Soil tolerant
Fast Growth Rate: 12-16”/year
Individual Spacing: 5’ apart
Non-suckering
No currently known diseases/pest concerns