Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
Quick Fire Fab® is the earliest panicle-type Hydrangea to bloom in the summer. Much like its predecessor Quick Fire, the blousy flower heads bloom all summer long to provide great textural interest and height for any garden bed or container planting. The color-changing flowers start out creamy vanilla and age to a yummy strawberry pink and last throughout the fall. This grafted tree also has stout branches that do not need support when in full bloom while helping to keep the tree a compact 6-8 feet tall when fully grown.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire Fab’ is amazingly low maintenance and hardy enough to be grown in USDA zones 3-8. Quick Fire Fab is not affected by the pH level of the soil. The flowers remain dependable white and deep pink year after year. Grow this gorgeous grafted tree in a container for instant drama on a partly shaded deck or patio. It also makes a great focal point for smaller garden beds.
Quick Fire Fab® Hydrangea Tree Care
This hydrangeas can tolerate a wide range of light conditions in the garden. In areas with hot summers, plant it in partial sun or shade, with protection from intense afternoon sun. Rich soil that is well draining and a neutral pH is ideal, although slightly acidic or alkaline soil is acceptable for paniculata types. Annual fertilizing with a slow-release, balanced formula will support sturdy growth and profuse blooming. Keep hydrangeas well watered for the best flower production. Watering with drip irrigation or soaker hoses will keep the foliage and trunk of the standard tree dry and less susceptible to pests and disease.
Deadheading is seldom required for Quick Fire Fab. The flowers will age on the tree and hold their shape throughout the fall. The flowers also make wonderfully long-lasting cut flowers that are easy to dry. Pruning is best done in the early spring just as the new growth is emerging. Remove all branches that have been damaged from the winter to keep the canopy a rounded and open shape.
Potted hydrangea tree will require extra care to survive the winter. Move the pot to a more sheltered location that is out of the path of prevailing storms, downspouts, and roof lines, which could wash out and flood a pot.
Quick Fire Fab® Hydrangea Tree Spacing
Tree Hydrangeas typically have 3 or more feet of open area around the trunk. This makes them very easy to fit into existing garden plantings or add to a container planting scheme. The root system will grow to roughly the diameter of the upper canopy. Space these hydrangea trees 5-6 feet apart, from one center to the next, to allow each plant to reach its mature spread. To grow Quick Fire Fab tree in a pot, select a container that has a wide base for stability and at least an 18-inch diameter.
Compare Quick Fire® Hydrangeas
Compare flower color, mature size, plant form, and the features that set each Quick Fire® hydrangea apart.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Form | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White aging to pink-red | 1.5–3' H × 2–3' W | Compact shrub | Smallest choice for edging, containers & compact beds | |
| White aging to deep pink-red | 3–5' H × 3–5' W | Dwarf shrub | Compact size for foundations, low hedges & large containers | |
| White aging to rosy pink-red | 6–8' H × 6–8' W | Large shrub | Original full-size choice for hedges, screens & large borders | |
| White to blush pink to deep red | 6–8' H × 5–6' W | Large shrub | Fuller, denser panicles with a strong white-to-red color progression | |
| White aging to pink-red | 6–8' H × 6–8' W | Tree form | Elevated flowers for entries, patios, focal points & layered beds | |
| White to pink to deep red | 6–8' H × 5–6' W | Tree form | Full Fab® flower heads on a raised tree form for a strong focal point |
Quick Fire Fab® Hydrangea Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red, White
- Flower Description
- Bright Pink, Red, White
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Quick Fire Fab® Hydrangea Tree
- Also Known As
- Quick Fire Fab Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPM' USPP 32,513, Can PBRAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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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