Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
- Bigger blooms, brighter colors, stronger stems!
- Early bloom time - blooming by July in Michigan.
- Sturdy stems stay upright, even during storms.
- One of the easiest hydrangeas to grow!
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent: USPP 32,513
Common Name: Panicle hydrangea, Peegee hydrangea, Hardy hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun Exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x Width: 6-8' tall, 5-6' wide
Flower Color: White, turning red in autumn
Foliage Color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, best sellers
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
Light: plants can take sun (6+ hours sun) in cooler areas, but part sun (4-6 hours sun) with 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. 5' 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 they need no special care. A good 2-3" layer of mulch helps protect the shallow roots.
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 of its total height in late winter or early spring, removing any thin, 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.
My quick fire fab is just a cute little ankle-height baby right now, but in a year or two…watch out! I’m so excited to watch it take off.
One died and the other looks bad.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I purchased 12 quarter-sized hydrangeas. At first, I was quite disappointed because they were much smaller than I expected. I ordered them in mid-June last year, planted them during the summer, and didn’t see any blooms the first year.
But now, a year later, they’ve finally started to bloom—and they’re beautiful! The flower heads are still opening up, so I think they’ll look even better in a few more weeks. I gave them Holly-tone fertilizer in early spring and have been watering them generously throughout the summer.
They’ll still need a few more years to fully mature, but I’m already very happy with the amount of blooms this year. Definitely worth the wait!
My plants arrived packed well & in good shape. I was disappointed they were so small for $20 each. The pots look pint size. Not quart size. I'm afraid with my illness I'll never see them grow enough to bloom.
I got these transplanted a litttle late this fall, so I am hoping they survive our cold winters here in northern Minnesota. The plants looked perfect on their arrival.
I had 2 orders totaling 9 quick fire fab and 2 limelight’s. One quick fire received half dying and one with brown leaves. I’ve babied them both and the one died and the other is still hanging in there! But I have to say, the others (the majority) are doing well. But percentage wise, 18% of my orders, have not faired well. 🤷♀️
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Arrived in good shape. Once replanted they are growing nicely!
Very happy with hydrangeas, a rabbit even chewed one until there was almost nothing left, but its grown back nicely.
All the leafs were dried upon arrival. Was only able to replant one of two purchased. The root of the second pot was bad and could not be repotted.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
It has lost its leaves and is very sad looking… keeping fingers crossed
We're sorry you are not satisfied with your plants! We do note that all of our plants are young on each product page and on our plant sizes page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes.The size and maturity of the plants varies widely depending on the time of the year you purchased and if they were recently trimmed. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our greenhouses. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. We do keep our plants trimmed to encourage strong root development!
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 guarantee on all our plants. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2024! If you received your plants within that time frame, we would happily apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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It came nicely packaged. Foliage a little withered but great roots!! Hoping to see beautiful blooms next spring!
This plant was DOA. Never again will I deal with great garden plant
I've never been a huge fan of hydrangeas, but when I saw this one, I knew I had to have it! It arrived quickly and looks green and healthy!
Great
So disappointed these are plants that are basically starter plants. Pictures and descriptions are very deceiving. Will never order from here again. Total waste of money.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. 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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All the plants I have ordered from great garden has been great 👍 plants
My hydrangeas came in excellent condition. One even had a flower bloomed already. I’ve ordered plants from a variety of companies. Great gardens did a great job of packing plants and making sure they wouldn’t be damaged. I’ll definitely shop with them in the future!
Total order included 6 plants. Two plants were dried up and nearly dead on arrival. All plants were repotted into 6 pots with premium grow mix so that they could be watered and observed before planted out. All have died except Little Lime and Quick Fire. They are alive and growing and are about 6" tall. Thus, I have two small plants that cost about $36.00 each. I will be filing a claim.
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant 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 do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
The folks at Great Garden arranged for a replacement with later in season shipping date. Their guarantee is for real! No hassles, just graciously given.
Hello! Thank you for your kind words. We're always happy to stand by our guarantee of replacing or refunding your order within 60-days. We want you to be set up for success in your garden. Happy Gardening!
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Arrived very healthy and are thriving
I bought one of these last year to place between 2 limelight prime that I bought at the same time. All are doing well, but the limelights didn't get flowers this summer and the quick fire fab did! I got the smaller size, so I didn't really expect flowers this year. Made my summer!!!! Flowers are white now. Looking forward to see the color change.
Good so far
I will definitely continue to purchase from this nursery in the future. The plants came in excellent condition and are thriving in my garden. I had one minor issue with one order and the customer service was superb. Thank you!
Growing strong!
do you have a 1 year replacement guarantee?
Hello! Below is a link to our guarantee.
Which ones have a fragrance
Hi there! Hydrangeas don't have a strong fragrance, they are typically grown for their beautiful, vibrant blooms.