Hydrangea, Little Quick Fire

Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' | Little Quick Fire®

Height: 3-5ft
Spread: 2-4ft
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time/Color: June-August; white
Uses: Massing, borders, specimen, hedge
Maintenance: Medium
Other: Cut flower

Panicle hydrangeas are another good choice for midwestern gardens because of their durability, tolerance of our growing conditions, and ability to survive and thrive in full sun. Summer tends to be the most noteworthy season because of the terminal inflorescences of white flowers that bloom for weeks at a time. For winter interest, flower heads can be left on once they turn brown to add texture. Panicle hydrangeas often tolerate a myriad of growing conditions, including tolerances to urban sites, full sun, and better cold hardiness, but do prefer being kept cool (attainable with a layer of mulch). Little Quick Fire® is a smaller version of Quick Fire™; still with white flowers that fade to pink, then bronze-red. It also flowers about a month earlier than other panicle hydrangeas.