| 1–3 | — | $69.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $65.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $58.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $51.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $44.85 ea |
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Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'
Choose Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea if you want early hydrangea bloom in a smaller bed; the tradeoff is it is not a privacy plant and needs pruning discipline to stay tidy.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It gives strong summer color early, especially where a larger hydrangea would crowd the bed. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace without becoming too much shrub for a small foundation planting. |
| Maintenance | B | It is straightforward to care for, but a yearly early-season prune keeps the shape cleaner. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit makes it one of the easier panicle hydrangeas to place near walks, entries, and smaller beds. |
| Screening Value | D | It is grown for flowers and form, not for blocking views or creating privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want hydrangea color near the house without committing to a big shrub. Give it decent soil moisture and prune before new growth pushes.
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, compact conical |
Yes, so late winter or early spring pruning is the safer approach.
Yes, the blooms open white and age into pink and red tones.
Use it as a low flowering border, not a privacy hedge.
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