Growing guide · Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata

How to grow Panicle Hydrangea 'Quick Fire Fab®'.

Blooms first, finishes red.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–8
Size
6–8 ft tall, 5–6 ft wide
Spacing
5–6 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Large panicle hydrangea with full cone-shaped flower heads in white, pink and red

Light

Full sun to part shade. At least four hours of sun for strong stems and color.

Water

Water weekly the first two summers. After that, in dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall, crown at soil level.

Feeding

A balanced slow-release feed in spring.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back by up to a third to a strong framework.

Through the year

Leaves in spring. Flowers from late June, white to pink to red. Dried heads into winter.

If something's off

Bent stems after heavy rain mean it needs a firmer prune to thicker wood. Few flowers means too much shade. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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