Hydrangea, Quick Fire #5
Quick Fire Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'
Height: Typically 5–7 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for a balanced, bushy display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Quick Fire Hydrangea lights up your landscape with its dynamic and radiant floral clusters. This striking shrub bursts into a brilliant display of bold, fiery blooms that emerge in a luminous green at summer's peak and gradually soften into gentle pink tones as the season unfolds. Its vibrant color is further enhanced when grown in rich, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5), which supports optimal bloom development. With its naturally compact, mounded form, Quick Fire Hydrangea is an ideal focal point in mixed shrub borders or as a standout specimen in containers. The subtly fragrant flowers and sturdy stems create a tidy, eye-catching presence that elevates 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: Provide consistent, deep watering during the growing season to maintain even moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its natural, bushy form
Elevate your landscape with the vibrant allure of Quick Fire Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a continuous burst of brilliant color and textural elegance throughout the season.