This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Quick Fire® Hydrangea will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. Quick Fire Hydrangea will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 7 feet. Quick Fire® Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications Planting & Growing click to expand contents. It has no significant negative characteristics. The panicle flowers start white then turn pink and eventually dark pink in the fall. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Height 6 - 8 Feet Tall Spread 6 - 8 Feet Wide The Quick Fire Hydrangea by Proven Winners ColorChoice is one of the first hydrangeas to bloom in early summer, typically blooming a month before any other hydrangea shrubs. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. Quick Fire® Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Quick Fire® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to late fall. Quick Fire Fab Hydrangea Early Riser Quick Fire Fab hydrangea is simply smashing This new panicle hydrangea combines the amazingly early bloom time of the legendary Quick Fire hydrangea with full mophead flowers that pack a wallop in the landscape or garden.
It is recommended for USDA climate zones 3 to 8.
As its name implies, this variety blooms a full month ahead of other panicle hydrangeas for about the longest season of bloom a shrub can have features large conical flower heads that start white and fade through pink to a rich rose lasting into fall Hydrangea paniculata SMNHPM grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet, with a similar spread.