Blooms a MONTH EARLIER than other Paniculatas!
Flowers begin in early summer and continue through mid-fall.
Plant Patent #16,812. Cultivar name: 'Bulk'. A Hydrangea paniculata that blooms at the same time as the H. macrophyllas, Quick Fire™ is a gardener's dream come true. This very vigorous, lovely shrub sets masses of white-to-rosy-pink flowers at the first breath of hot weather, and continues the show through summer and into fall. Our gardens could all use an extra 4 to 5 weeks of color, and that's exactly what Quick Fire™ delivers -- even in areas with cold winters and late spring frosts! These large, loosely-held blooms open creamy-white, then quickly turn a deep rosy-pink that is a bit unusual in hue and very eye-catching. Their color isn't affected by soil pH, so you can plant Quick Fire™ alongside your blue H. macrophyllas in acidic soil and still be assured of rosy blooms. And since this Hydrangea flowers on new wood, they will continue to arise even late in the season -- a real boon for those of us in climates prone to late-spring frosts that kill the buds of our Hydrangeas! Quick Fire™ is a German introduction, growing vigorously 6 to 8 feet high and wide at maturity. It thrives in full sun in all but the very hottest climates, and grows quickly. Treat yourself to an extra month of fine color with this exciting new introduction! Zones 4-8.
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