The first to bloom!
Quick Fire® hydrangea blooms about a month before any other panicle hydrangea - usually by 4th of July. Flowers open pure white then turn pink, and will be an extremely dark rosy-pink in the fall. The flower color on Quick Fire hydrangea is not affected by soil pH. Blooms on this super-hardy and easy to grow hydrangea are produced on new wood, which means that you will see flowers even after even the harshest winters. Beautiful for use as a cut (fresh or dried) flower. Unlike other panicle hydrangeas, Quick Fire also has excellent fall foliage color for a final hurrah before winter. Grows 6-8' tall by 6 to 8' wide.
Top reasons to grow Quick Fire® hydrangea:
- the earliest blooming panicle hydrangea - gives you months and months of blooms.
- excellent fall color - blooms turn deep red, leaves turn gold and burgundy.
- lacecap variety attracts pollinators.
Prefers good, loamy soil. Most adaptable of all hydrangeas to different soil types. Most urban tolerant and very difficult to kill. Best if pruned back in late winter or early spring. Requires medium moisture. Will tolerate drought conditions. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.