Little Quick Fire™ Panicled Hydrangea

Showy summer flowers

Botanical Name- Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'

Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh puh-nik-yoo-LAH-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 3 ft

Mature Height- 4 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, compost enriched soil, but tolerant of average

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White / pink

Bloom Time- Early to late summer

Companion Plants- Culver's Root - tall spires vs hydrangea panicles

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C30

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring for shape, as it flowers on new wood. Water thoroughly during dry spells. A balanced spring fertilizer supports plentiful blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back stems to maintain size and shape. Blooms form on new wood.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew