Hydrangea, Little Quick Fire
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Quick Fire'
Height: Typically 4–5 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 4–5 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 4–5 feet apart for a compact display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea lights up your landscape with its dynamic and rapidly emerging blooms. This compact shrub delivers an energetic burst of color as its clusters open in a vivid, fresh hue that deepens into rich tones as the season progresses. Its balanced, mounded habit and lush, dark green foliage create an inspiring focal point in mixed borders, accent areas, or container plantings. Grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5), the bloom color is enhanced, offering a continuously captivating display that makes a bold statement in any outdoor setting.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5)
- Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the growing season to maintain even moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its compact form and encourage vigorous new growth
Refresh your landscape with Little Quick Fire Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a captivating burst of evolving blooms and a vibrant splash of color, transforming any outdoor space into a true showstopper.