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Quick Fire hydrangea is a breakthrough, in that it blooms months earlier that older varieties, extending the bloom time and beauty from early summer thru autumn. Not only does this variety bloom early, its blooms change from white to a rich pinkish-red before other varieties even start to flower. A remarkable plant that is changing the way we garden.
This is a
very hardy selection that blooms reliably every year, no matter where you
live or how you prune. Absolutely no fussing or guessing like with other
Hydrangea.
Quick Fire hydrangea is a blaze of color.
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What People are saying ... Wow. It blooms so early, its hard to believe its in the pee gee family. It blooms while the customers are still mobbing the garden centers, then the flowers turn an attractive pink. A bit slower in growth than Limelight, which can be an asset in some applications. Dave, L. PA, Zone 6 I bought this plant totally unaware of how it would perform. I planted it in a west facing border in front of a newly constructed house. I was thrilled to see how it bloomed and performed. I now need to replace another bush that i planted at the other end of the bed with another Quick Fire hydrangea. My Quick Fire hydrangea grew so beautifully that it out performed the other bush. Thanks. Jane D., OH Zone 5 Share your experience: Rate how has this variety has performed in your garden. Hardiness: USDA Zone 3-8 Bloom Color: White flowers transform to rich, deep pink. Bloom Time: Mid-summer; about a month before other paniculata varieties, not affected by pH. Foliage: Green Fall Color: Green with a tinge of yellow. Sometimes a reddish-purple color. Size: 6-8 feet tall at maturity, 3-5 feet wide Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Prefers good, loamy soil. Most adaptable of all hydrangeas to different soil types. Most urban tolerant and very difficult to kill. Pruning: Prune to maintain a desired size or to remove any wild branches. Best if done in late fall or early spring. Blooms on new wood. Make sure to prune off spent flowers when they turn brown. Very tolerant of hard pruning, in fact cutting the plant back from 1/2 to 1/3 will result in larger flowers. Watering: Medium moisture. Not as water dependent as Hyd. Macrophylla. Will tolerant drought. Wildlife: None Type: Deciduous Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, screens or hedges, mixed container, cut flowers. Other: Best in Show at SNA Show. Breeder: Mark Bulk, Boskoop, the Netherlands The first to bloom! QUICK FIRE hydrangea blooms about a month before other Hydrangea paniculata (hardy hydrangea) varieties. Extend the hydrangea season in your landscape with a planting of Hydrangea QUICK FIRE. The flowers turn pink very quickly, and will be an extremely dark rosy-pink in the fall. Quick, easy to grow and trouble free, the flowers on QUICK FIRE hydrangea are not affected by soil pH. They are produced on new wood and so will bloom after even the harshest winters. Sources : At better garden centers Buy it now from
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