Hydrangea, 2 gal, Fire Light®

Fire Light® is the standard to measure all panicle hydrangeas! This easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea was developed in Michigan, selecting it for its huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. Blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. It makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried, and can be used as a hedge, specimen, or incorporated into flower gardens and foundation plantings. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2 - 2.5m (6 - 8 ft.)
Mature Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 - 8 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Cut or Dried Flowers, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Pure white, turning to deep pink and red.
Flowering Time: July - September
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring. These shrubs bloom on new wood, so that ensures the hydrangea blooms every year, regardless of how harsh winter conditions are.
Light: Part sun to full sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water deeply, less frequently when established; tolerates some drought.
Soil: Adaptable, but prefers moist, rich, loamy soil. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.