Dwarf form of the popular Quick Fire^® hydrangea. Like Quick Fire, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the blooming season.

Growth Habit

A full sun hydrangea reaching 36 - 60" both tall and wide. Blooms on new wood. Flowers pink, red and white in early summer.  This plant was bred to have really strong stems, perfect to hold up the enormous flowers this shrub produces.

Care

Panicle hydrangeas are best pruned in early spring. Cut the branches back by about one-third their total length. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions, but does not grow well in soggy soil. Plant in full sun in zones 3-7; afternoon shade is preferable in warmer areas.

Toxicity

Chewing hydrangeas causes cyanide to be released. The leaves, buds, flowers, and bark all contain the toxin, so if your dog munches any part of your hydrangeas, he could get sick. Unfortunately, deer love to graze on the leaves, flowers, and tender tips of hydrangeas.