Fire Light Tidbit®
Compact
With it's incredibly compact habit, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea fits in the front of any border
Bright
With creamy green flowers that quickly turn bright pink, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea offers best in class color
Full
Don't sacrifice your flower coverage - Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea is covered in blooms from top to bottom
Size
2-3' tall + 3' wide | .6-.9m tall + .9m wide
Cold/heat tolerance
Hardy down to USDA zone 3; heat tolerant through USDA zone 8b
Soil
Any well-drained soil will do - as long as the soil doesn't stay wet for long periods, Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea will grow happily.
Bloom time
Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea blooms in mid-summer. The flowers start white and develop their pink coloration beginning in late August, when the weather gets cooler. Its long bloom period means you'll enjoy colorful flowers for 3+ months every year.
How to use
Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea's unique small size makes it is easy to tuck into perennial borders. It also does well in containers
Light
Plant in full or part sun in cooler climates. In warm areas, plant with some morning sun and shade during the hottest part of the day.
Fertilizer
Easy-care panicle hydrangeas don't need much fertilizer - one application of a granular rose fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.
Pruning
Pruning panicle hydrangeas like Fire Light Tidbit® is easy: just cut each stem back by about one-third its total height in late winter or early spring, and remove any thin, spindly branches. This builds a strong base while encouraging lots of new growth for dozens of fabulous flowers.
When to plant
Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea can be planted spring through fall. In cooler climates, you may even plant it in summer, provided you'll be around to monitor watering needs. In hot climates, early spring or fall planting is recommended.