Hi, I planted 2 Fire Light hydrangeas along my driveway. Currently growing wonderfully. Going to protect the plants with mulch this fall. Protection from our harsh winters is necessary. Looks like a great flower show is beginning. Thank you.
Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata
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Fire Light® is the standard to measure all panicle hydrangeas! We developed this easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea in Michigan, selecting it for its huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. Blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. It makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried, and can be used as a hedge, specimen, or incorporated into flower gardens and foundation plantings.
Fire Light hydrangea is featured in our "Show-Off" magazine ad.
Top three reasons to grow Fire Light® hydrangea:
- Exceptionally hardy, growing and flowering well even in chilly zone 3
- large flowers age to red early in the summer for a colorful display
- low maintenance and easy to grow - the perfect plant for "black thumbs."
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Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpacing:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpread:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:White changing to pink-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Panicle hydrangeas are best pruned in early spring. Cut the branches back by about one-third their total length. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions, but does not grow well in soggy soil. Plant in full sun in zones 3-7; afternoon shade is preferable in warmer areas. A good 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) layer of shredded bark mulch over the roots is very beneficial.
If desired, fertilize in early spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants, like a rose fertilizer.
Fire Light hydrangea is a true show off in the summer garden!
Fire Light® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPFL' USPP 25,135, Can 5,160 -
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