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Quick Fire® Hydrangea
Quick Fire® Hydrangea
$49.50
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Quantity
12 in stock
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'
Choose Quick Fire® Hydrangea if you want hydrangea color early in the season without fussing over winter bud damage. The tradeoff: it is not a tight, small-space shrub, so give it room or choose a dwarf type.
Buy This If
- You want blooms earlier.
- You have room to let it grow.
- You prefer reliable panicle hydrangeas.
Skip This If
- You need a compact shrub.
- Deer browse your hydrangeas hard.
- You want blue flowers.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It earns attention because the flowers start early and shift color as the season moves along. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in faster than many hydrangeas, which helps if the bed looks bare now. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It is straightforward to manage, but it still benefits from yearly pruning and cleanup. |
| 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 | C | It can overpower narrow beds unless you are willing to prune and still allow some width. |
| Screening Value | B | It provides good seasonal mass, but it is not an evergreen privacy screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Quick Fire® Hydrangea when a customer wants dependable hydrangea bloom before the later panicle types take over. Give it room first; pruning should shape it, not constantly fight it.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 7 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, conical |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it bloom on new wood?
Yes, so it is more reliable after New England winters than many bigleaf hydrangeas.
Can I keep it small?
Somewhat, but if size is the concern, choose Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea PW instead.
Will the flowers turn blue?
No, this is a panicle hydrangea with white flowers that age toward pink-red tones.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-32042
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