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Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPK'

How to grow Panicle Hydrangea 'Fire Light Tidbit'.

Full-size flowers. Pint-size shrub.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–8
Size
2–3 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
Spacing
2–3 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Dwarf panicle hydrangea with large flower heads in white blushing to pink and raspberry

Light

Full sun in the north; afternoon shade in hot areas. More sun means stronger color.

Water

Water deeply once a week, more in heat, especially the first year.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall, top of the root ball at soil level.

Feeding

A slow-release shrub feed in spring.

Pruning

Cut back by about a third in late winter or early spring. It flowers on new growth.

Through the year

Leafs out in spring, white flowers in July, pink and red tones by September.

If something's off

Drooping leaves mean it's thirsty. Toxic to pets if eaten.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Panicle hydrangea show in a size that fits a pot or a narrow bed.

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