Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' Quick Fire®

Quick Fire hardy hydrangea


Deciduous Shrub

This variety of panicle hydrangea blooms a bit earlier than most H. paniculata. Large, ivory-colored flowers age through the season and take on pink tones as summer progresses. Good fall color (for a hydrangea).

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 36 - 72 tall x 36 - 60 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Medium, Coarse

Features: Fall Color, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Burgundy / Maroon, Mixed / Variable

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, Pink
Bloom Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Mixed Border, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low, medium


Suitable Substitutes

Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' Little Quickfire™ | Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Perfect Partners

Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' | Fireglow Japanese Maple
Pittosporum tobira 'Shima' | Creme de Mint Dwarf Mock Orange

Plant Combos