{"product_id":"hydrangea-paniculata-quick-fire","title":"Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous early blooming panicle hydrangea prized for its quick transition from white to deep pink flowers. Extends the hydrangea season with upright cone shaped flower heads and rich fall color. Its bold floral shift makes it a dynamic presence in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 - 96 in x 60 - 84 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, well drained soils; benefits from compost enriched ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; regular moisture preferred in hot weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar comes from Hydrangea paniculata, native to eastern Asia. Bred for ornamental use in temperate gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws native bees and other pollinators to its fertile flowers early in the summer when few other shrubs are blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts summer butterflies such as Eastern Commas and Silver Spotted Skippers seeking nectar during early bloom phases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 60 - 84 in apart for mature shrubs to reach their full size and showiest flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as a specimen shrub, backdrop in borders, or in mixed hedgerows. Also ideal for extending seasonal color in foundation beds or large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds soft movement and fall texture near bold hydrangea forms.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia (Summersweet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings fragrance, pollinator value, and fine foliage contrast in similar conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiraea japonica 'Gold Mound'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers chartreuse foliage and pink blooms that echo Quick Fire’s midsummer tones.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox paniculata 'David'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Delivers white midsummer blooms that align with the hydrangea’s early flower phase.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosa 'Knock Out'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides continuous bloom and vivid color to complement the hydrangea’s changing hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948286992545,"sku":"HYDRANGEA PANICULATA QUICK FIRE","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/quicf.jpg?v=1749832193","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hydrangea-paniculata-quick-fire","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}