Little Quick Fire Hydrangea |Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' Little Quick Fire
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Little Quick Fire hydrangea is a dwarf variety of the Quick Fire. This compact shrub grows 3 – 5 feet tall and wide and is covered in stunning blooms most of the year. Little Quick Fire is an early bloomer, blooming about a month before other varieties of hydrangea. Is has tall, cone-shaped blooms that are loose clusters or panicles of small flowers. This loose group makes it easy to see the small, individual flowers and gives each panicle a lacy look. These flowers bloom in bunches at the end of many of the stems, covering the shrub in beautiful blooms.
Little Quick Fire's flowers are long lasting, blooming in the summer as a bright, lime green color that quickly shifts to a creamy white and transforms into a bold reddish pink as the blooms mature. Its wide, green leaves have a serrated pattern along their edges and are soft to the touch, and they turn golden yellow in the fall. Little Quick Fire is a great size for any garden, hedge, understory, or container. It can also be trained into a small tree or topiary as well but performs best as a shrub.
Little Quick Fire hydrangea is a medium-growing, low maintenance shrub, needing moderate water. It tolerates most soil types but prefers well drained soil. Panicle hydrangeas are the easiest to care for, making Little Quick Fire a great choice for beginner gardeners or for anyone who wants a shrub that provides great curb appeal with minimal effort.
This compact shrub is a great choice because it does not outgrow its space like larger shrubs. It does best in full sun or partial sun, preferring full sun in cooler temperatures and partial sun in the Southern states. It is a very cold hardy shrub, withstanding winter temperatures as low as -40°. It grows in zones 3 – 8 and is resilient against drought, cold, salt, and air pollution.
Little Quick Fire is a small but dazzling addition to any garden. It is easy to care for, with minimal pruning needs. It blooms on new growth, so pruning should be done in early spring. Its blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden, and they are beautiful as part of a fresh or dried flower arrangement. Leaving dried flowers on the stems through the winter adds beauty and interest to a winter garden as well. With one of the longest lasting bloom times of any shrub, the Little Quick Fire’s vibrant blooms are sure to please all year.
Care
Fertilize in early spring with our HICOTE 360 day slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 3 – 8
- Plant Brand: Proven Winners
- Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' Little Quick Fire
- Foliage Color: Green
- Flower Color: Blooms bright green, turns white, then pink as the flowers mature
- Flower Fragrance: Soft floral fragrance
- Fall Color: Golden leaves, pink flowers
- Type: Deciduous
- Mature Height: 3 – 5 feet
- Mature Width: 3 – 5 feet
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Sun
- Soil Needs: Tolerates most soil types
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Resistant: Air Pollution, Salt, Cold, and Drought
- Pruning Needs: Prune in early spring before new growth appears
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
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- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
