LITTLE QUICK FIRE® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Quick Fire' is a dwarf horticultural selection of panicle hydrangea, prized for its spectacular and early flowering, as well as its compact habit. This cultivar offers an ideal alternative for smaller gardens or container growing, while retaining the exceptional aesthetic qualities of the 'Quick Fire' variety.

Characteristics:

• Inflorescences: Large, conical flower panicles, appearing in early summer, about a month before other panicle hydrangea cultivars. The flower color evolves from pure white to bright pink and then flamboyant red as the season progresses.
• Foliage: Deciduous leaves, oval to elliptical in shape, glossy dark green, providing a striking contrast with the colorful inflorescences.
• Habit: Compact and bushy shrub, reaching a mature height and width of 1 to 1.5 meters.

Landscape Applications:

• Beds and borders: Adds a touch of bright color and interesting structure to beds and borders.
• Foundation plantings: Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for planting near foundations.
• Container gardening: Ideal for growing in pots on terraces, balconies, and patios.
• Low hedges: Can be used to create low flowering hedges.
• Perennial gardens: Blends harmoniously with other perennials and flowering shrubs.

Cultural Requirements:

• Exposure: Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in rich, cool, well-drained soil, ideally acidic to neutral.
• Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods.
• Pruning: Formative pruning, carried out in late winter or early spring, promotes abundant flowering and maintains a compact habit.