Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit'® is a dwarf shrub with spectacular blooms. Its flowers change colour throughout the seasons, transitioning from pure white to bright pink, then to flamboyant red, creating a true firework display in your landscape.

Characteristics

• Form: Compact and rounded. Strong stems.
• Flowers: Large conical panicles changing colour from white to bright pink, then to flamboyant red. Abundant flowering from July to September.
• Foliage: Dark green, serrated, and deciduous. Colourful in autumn.
• Mature Size: 0.60 to 0.90 m in height and width.
• Hardiness: Zone 3 (withstands temperatures down to -40°C).
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained.

Where to plant and use

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit'® is ideal for:

• Small gardens and limited spaces: Its compact size makes it a perfect choice for small gardens, balconies, or patios. It can be combined with other dwarf shrubs such as physocarpus or weigela.
• Beds and borders: As an edging, in groups, or mixed with other hardy perennials such as hostas, coral bells, ferns, astilbes, or ornamental grasses.
• Containers: Grow it alone or in combination with other plants such as petunias, calibrachoas, or trailing verbena to create a focal point on your patio or balcony.

Growing tips

• Planting: In spring or fall, in soil enriched with compost. Space plants 60 cm apart.
• Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods.
• Pruning: Blooms on new wood. In late winter or early spring, cut each stem back by about one-third of its total height. Remove thin and weak branches.
• Winter protection: Not necessary.