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The perfect tree-form hydrangea for the smallest of gardens is Fire Light Tidbit®. Despite the shrub’s diminutive size, its blooms are quite large and cover the shrub for weeks. The flowers turn shades of pale lime to soft pink as the season continues, allowing for a colorful display until fall.
Fire Light Tidbit can be used near the border of an existing flower bed, or along a walkway where its small and tidy form can be appreciated close up. Include Fire Light Tidbit in a mixed seasonal planter as the thriller element, adding petunias and English daisies as fillers and spillers. The sturdy stems of Fire Light Tidbit do not need pruning or support to hold the large flowerheads proudly above the dense foliage.
Fire Light Tidbit® Hydrangea Tree Care
This hydrangea tree requires excellent drainage to grow well. Moderately fertile soil that retains moisture will support the heavy flowering of Fire Light Tidbit. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Dappled sun or shade during the hottest part of the day also works well, especially in the warmer USDA growing zones of 6-8. Annual fertilizing with a slow-release formula will support healthy growth all season long. Choose a granular fertilizer that has a balanced NPK ratio of 10-10-10.
Prune in late winter before new growth emerges. Remove any dead, diseased, or diagonally crossing branches. This helps keep the canopy as open as possible and encourages good air circulation. Deadheading is rarely necessary for Fire Light Tidbit. This hydrangea tree does not send out sucker shoots, but any branches growing in the open portion of the trunk should be carefully cut off to keep the tree-like shape.
Fire Light Tidbit® Hydrangea Tree Spacing
With such a petite size, Fire Light Tidbit is easily added to a garden bed or planted in a container to dress up a patio or deck. Space other perennials or shrubs 3 feet from the center. Plant Fire Light Tidbit in a container with at least a 16-inch diameter for adding to a container garden or patio.
Fire Light Tidbit® Hydrangea Tree Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Red, White |
| Flower Shade: White, Bright Pink and Red Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Good for Screening Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPK' USPP 32,512, Can PBRAF |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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