Little Quick Fire Hydrangea |Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' Little Quick Fire

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 SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.

Purchase our Slow Release fertilizer here SR-18-5-10.

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

- 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.

Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?

Our plants are grown at our nursery, not staged in a holding yard unattended. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.

Limited Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation. No other additional, extended or long-term Warranty is expressed or implied. Minor broken branches and some leaf discoloration is considered cosmetic and normal for shipping plants through the mail. Keep in mind when if this happens these minor issues will not affect the health of your plants and trees. Loose soil does not qualify for any warranty replacement. Simply put back in container and water thoroughly, let rest for a few days and then replant.