Hydrangea paniculata (Hardy Hydrangea)
Color Name: Fire Light®
Fire Light Hydrangea has upright blooms of deep pinkish red flowers. Each bloom is packed with tons of blooms, much like a mop head hydrangea. The flowers open bright white and as they continue to ripen, they turn a deep raspberry red color. Fire Light blooms are upward facing and stand atop the attractive green foliage. The sturdy stems help keep this Hardy Hydrangea from flopping. The long lasting flowers will continue to light up the fall landscape and into the winter. Fire Light is a vigorous and easy to grow variety of Hydrangea which flowers well regardless of soil PH or winter temperatures. Hydrangea Fire Light is stunning in fresh or dried bouquets! Create a stunning border or hedge that gives season long interest with Fire Light Hydrangea.
Growing Tips: Panicle hydrangeas are the most sun tolerant hydrangeas and are also resistant to wilting. In cooler climates, full sun is recommended for best stem strength and flower set. Flower color is unaffected by soil chemistry. If flowers turn brown and dry instead of aging to pink or red, this indicates that the plant needs more water or that nighttime temperatures are too high for the transition to occur.
Soil: Adaptable to most any soil except very wet or excessively alkaline soils.
Pruning: In late winter or early spring, cut back by about one-third its total height, just above a set of large buds. This ensures that the growth for the season will come vigorous buds lower on the plant and also serves to remove any remaining dried blooms. Alternatively, cut back in autumn once the plant has gone completely dormant. May be cut back harder if desired, though this tends to produce stems that are unable to achieve maximum stem strength the following season.
Uses: Specimen; mixed borders; mass plantings. Makes a good hedge or screen. Excellent for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Fire Light Hydrangea has upright blooms of deep pinkish red flowers. Each bloom is packed with tons of blooms, much like a mop head hydrangea. The flowers open bright white and as they continue to ripen, they turn a deep raspberry red color. Fire Light blooms are upward facing and stand atop the attractive green foliage. The sturdy stems help keep this Hardy Hydrangea from flopping. The long lasting flowers will continue to light up the fall landscape and into the winter. Fire Light is a vigorous and easy to grow variety of Hydrangea which flowers well regardless of soil PH or winter temperatures. Hydrangea Fire Light is stunning in fresh or dried bouquets! Create a stunning border or hedge that gives season long interest with Fire Light Hydrangea.
Growing Tips: Panicle hydrangeas are the most sun tolerant hydrangeas and are also resistant to wilting. In cooler climates, full sun is recommended for best stem strength and flower set. Flower color is unaffected by soil chemistry. If flowers turn brown and dry instead of aging to pink or red, this indicates that the plant needs more water or that nighttime temperatures are too high for the transition to occur.
Soil: Adaptable to most any soil except very wet or excessively alkaline soils.
Pruning: In late winter or early spring, cut back by about one-third its total height, just above a set of large buds. This ensures that the growth for the season will come vigorous buds lower on the plant and also serves to remove any remaining dried blooms. Alternatively, cut back in autumn once the plant has gone completely dormant. May be cut back harder if desired, though this tends to produce stems that are unable to achieve maximum stem strength the following season.
Uses: Specimen; mixed borders; mass plantings. Makes a good hedge or screen. Excellent for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Feet Spread: 6 to 8 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Dried Flower Specimen Plant Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Cut Flower or Foilage Border
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