- USDA Hardiness Zones 3a - 8b
- Height 3 - 5 Feet Tall
- Spread 3 - 5 Feet Wide
The Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea lives up to it’s name. This shrub (like the larger Quick Fire Hydrangea) are one of the first hydrangeas to bloom, often a month before other hydrangeas typically bloom. The panicle shaped flowers start off white, and turn to pink and red as summer goes by, and into fall. The early bloom time extends the blooming season of any landscape!
These are one of our best selling hydrangeas because the dwarf shrubs are so versatile. These are great for flower gardens, borders and in planters. These bushes are also drought tolerant, which is an added benefit to dry locations or if you choose to grow these in garden planters.
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea Care
Prune Little Quick Fire hydrangeas in late winter or early spring. These shrubs bloom on new wood, so that ensure the hydrangea blooms every year, regardless of how harsh winter conditions are. Never trim more than a ⅓ of the length of the branch.
To fertilize, use a slow release fertilizer designed for woody plant material, like a rose or tree fertilizer.
These prefer to be in a location with well-drained soil, to help prevent against root rot. The shrub is drought tolerant, and can be adaptable to different conditions though. It does best with at least 6 hours of sunlight, but prefers to have some afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates, like zones 7 and 8.
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea Spacing
Plant Little Quick Fire Hydrangeas 3 to 5 feet apart, center on center. If you would like to create a landscape border or small hedge, plant these 28 to 36 inches apart, center on center. These also do great in garden planters due to their compact size and drought tolerant attributes. Use the same spacing in the planter as you would planting in the ground.
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 3-5 Feet |
| Spread: 3-5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Type: Panicle Hydrangea |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' USPP 25,136 |
| Common Name: Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HYDLQ
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations