Tiny Quick Fire™ Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
- The smallest panicle hydrangea from Proven Winners!
- Blooms earlier than other panicle hydrangeas & ages to pink.
- Ideal for containers, front borders, or planting in drifts.
- Zones 3-9, sun to part sun, 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity.
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Description
Panicle hydrangeas are one of the easiest hydrangeas to grow, making them perfect for beginners. They bloom on new wood, which means they reliably flower each year (even after cold winters). All they need is a quick prune in early spring for a floriferous year!
Details
Patent #: PP#34,468
Common name: hydrangea, Peegee hydrangea, Hardy hydrangea
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) in cool areas; part-sun (4-6 hours sun) in warm climates.
Height x width: 1.5-3' tall and 2 - 3' wide
Flower color: White, turning red in autumn
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
Light: plants can take full sun (6+ hrs/day) in cooler areas, but afternoon shade is recommended in warm climates. If your plant frequently wilts in the afternoon even though it was recently watered, or your flowers turn brown quickly, that may indicate the spot is too sunny for it.
Water: Average. Panicle hydrangeas do not tolerate overwatering or poor drainage.
Space: Min. 6' apart
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: Panicle hydrangeas are very hardy and easily withstand harsh winters, so need no special care. A good 2-3" layer of mulch helps protect the shallow roots. We recommend pruning in late winter/early spring (see below for more info) but plants can be pruned in late autumn, after they've gone completely dormant, if desired.
Maintenance: Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood; that means they create their flower buds after leafing out in spring, so they can be pruned and will still bloom that season. While pruning is not strictly necessary, it does neaten the plant's appearance and can help develop strongest stems. Simply cut the main stems of the plant back by about one-third its total height in late winter or early spring, removing any thin or spindly or wayward branches as necessary.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I pushed out shipping till Sept 1st to miss the heat of summer. Well packed and Shipped quickly. Very healthy plants. Highly recommend this company!
Tiny Quick Fire™ Panicle Hydrangea
Tiny Quick Fire hydrangea arrived in excellent condition and it is thriving.
Very happy with the plants arriving alive and healthy.
Very disappointed in the size and quality of the plant received, would not order shrubs again from this company.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], with the name of the plant in question, your order number and your name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
Very disappointed with the size of the plants. The plants are healthy and growing. Thinking I gave to much for size of plant.
Jan Tuley
We are sorry you received plants not up to our standards, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, causing issues like this to sometimes occur. Please email pictures of each dead or damaged plant to [email protected], with the name of the plant in question, your order number and your name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
alive and well
Very happy
Plant arrived in pristine condition! Packaged with much care. Its doing well in its new location/planting bed.
I ordered this when it would be in the high 70's low 80's. It came in perfect condition! I'm so excited about it and would like to add more of these at a later date. I planted it and it didn't shock at all. In my area it's 50/50 chance I will get some shock for hydrangea once I plant but this one didn't skip a beat. Thank you for a great plant!
Arrived quickly and well packaged. The plants are healthy and are settling in to their new home. Excited to watch them grow.
I treated it just like my other hydrangeas and it slowly died. Did not Faroese at all
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you've had some trouble with your new hydrangea. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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Plants were packaged well and delivery was speedy. Plants were in excellent condition upon arrival.
Will tiny quick fire grow in hot south facing sun between the fountain and a brick patio with no shade in zone 6?
Hello! Tiny Quick Fire™ Panicle Hydrangea is a versatile and resilient plant that can handle a variety of sunlight conditions. It thrives in zones 3-8 and can be planted in full sun to part sun locations. This means it should be able to handle a hot, south-facing location between a fountain and a brick patio in zone 6, as long as it receives adequate moisture and the soil conditions are appropriate.