Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)

Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea up close.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in container.
Fire Light Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in container.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in focus.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in focus.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in use.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea up close.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in container.
Fire Light Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in container.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in focus.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in focus.
Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea in use.

Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)

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Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.
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Height 72-96 in.
Spread 72-96 in.
Zones 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Fire Light blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. This low maintenance shrub has huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. It makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried, and can be used as a hedge, specimen, or incorporated into flower gardens and foundation plantings. 

  • 6-8 feet tall and wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part sun (4+ hours daily) in southern climates and part to full sun in northern climates
  • Space plants 6-8 feet apart for best results
  • Produces creamy-white flowers that age to pink and red throughout summer
  • Maintains green foliage spring through frost
  • Great for borders, landscapes, hedges, cut or dried flowers
  • Salt tolerant, long blooming, fall interest

Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prefers well-drained soil that does not remain soggy for any amount of time. To prune, simply cut back by one-third of its total height every spring, just as new growth begins to emerge on stems. Make cuts just about 1/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time. 

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

 Read our guide to get started with planning a garden

Features

Characteristics

  • Height: >6 ft.
  • Height: 72-96 in.
  • Spread: 72-96 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
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