Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'

Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Deciduous Shrub

Little Quick Fire is a dwarf version of Quick Fire, with the same early bloom on a smaller plant. Like Quick Fire, it flowers earlier than most panicle hydrangeas. The flower clusters open white and turn pink to red as summer goes on.

It has a compact, rounded habit and grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, which suits smaller beds, mixed borders, and containers. It takes full sun to part sun with average to regular water. In regions with hot summer afternoons, some afternoon shade keeps the leaves and flowers from scorching. It blooms on new wood, so prune it in spring.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 36 - 60 tall x 36 - 60 wide
Shape / Form: Compact, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Fall Color, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Red Orange, Reliable Fall Color, Yellow / Gold

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, Pink, White
Bloom Season: Late Summer / Early Fall, Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Once-a-Year Maintenance

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' Quick Fire® | Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' | Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

Perfect Partners

Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam' GOLDEN RUBY® | Dwarf Golden-edged Japanese Barberry

Plant Combos