THE FRONT OF THE BORDER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE BORING.

Fire Light Tidbit®

HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPK’ pp#32,512 cbraf
Compact hydrangea

Compact

With it's incredibly compact habit, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea fits in the front of any border

Bright Hydrangeas

Bright

With creamy green flowers that quickly turn bright pink, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea offers best in class color

Full hydrangea bushes

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.

Available from Select Growers

Fire Light Tidbit Hydrangea