Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'
Common Name(s):
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea
Synonym:
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Sep
Showy, upright, sharply pointed, conical, terminal flower panicles 6-8" long
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Hydrangeaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Dark Green
Oval to ovate
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Cultivar developed from plants native to China, Japan
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
NO
Firewise?
NO
Height:
3-5'
Spread:
2-4'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Cultivar so has no native nabitat
Soil:
Organically rich, well drained soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Apply a balanced slow-release 10-10-10 in early spring
Mulch:
Shredded bark or pine straw
Plant in full sun to part shade, needs well-drained soil, consistent moisture, apply slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs in early spring, cut entire shrub back 1/3 late winter/early spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Prune in late winter to early spring. Bloom occurs on current season's growth
Spring:
Light pruning, balanced fertilizer, fresh mulch
Summer:
Constant moisture, protection from extreme heat, zero pruning
Fall:
Provide deep watering once a week if dry, apply 2-3" layer of shredded bark or compost, avoid heavy pruning until late winter, stop fertilizing
General Care Comments:
Tolerant of air pollution
Common Problems
Flopping stems, leaf scorch, bud blight
Diseases:
Bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew
Insects:
Mealybugs, black vine weevils
Environmental Problems:
Pests:
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