3-Gallon Fire Light Hydrangea hardy upright deciduous shrub with dark sturdy stems and dark green foliage. The packed florets open creamy white in midsummer and matures to a rich pomegranate red by fall, attracting butterflies. While it can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well-drained acidic soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia and Russia |
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Height: |
5' - 6' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Deutzia, Holly
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.