Little Quick Fire^® Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

Exposure

Part Sun to Sun
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height

3' - 5'

Spread

3' - 5'

Details
Features
Dwarf form of the popular Quick Fire^® hydrangea!
Like Quick Fire, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the blooming season.
As seen in our Early Riser ad.
Why grow Little Quick Fire panicle hydrangea?
Months of color
Compact size
Easy care regimen
Award Winner

Drought Tolerant

Attracts:

Bees

Butterflies

Small or Miniature
Characteristics

Plant Type:
Shrub

Shrub Type:
Deciduous

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
36 - 60 Inches

Spacing:
36 - 60 Inches

Spread:
36 - 60 Inches

Flower Colors:
Pink

Flower Colors:
White

Flower Shade:
white flowers turn pink in later summer

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
green

Habit:
Upright

Container Role:
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

Light Requirement:
Sun

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Blooms On:
New Wood

Bloom Time:
Early Summer

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Bloom Time:
Late Summer

Hardiness Zones:
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Border Plant

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Cut Flower

Uses:
Dried Flower

Uses:
Landscape

Uses Notes:

This dwarf form of Quick Fire fits easily into any landscape. Use it in a mixed border, or as a showy specimen or foundation plant. Its early bloom time will extend your garden's hydrangea season.

Maintenance Notes:

Trim in late winter/early spring. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Flower color is not affected by soil pH.

Little Quick Fire^® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' USPP 25,136, Can 5,406
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I have 2 of these; purchased from a local, independent garden center. My first one was planted 4 years ago as I wanted a smaller, dwarf hydrangea with white flowers. I don't have room for a large, showier snowball and I was drawn to "Little Quick Fire" with the white flowers turning pink as summer progresses. I'm happy with the size, but the flowers are verging on being just ok. These flowers do not deliver a focal point appeal with intense colors, but offer more of an overall blending. I really like the initial creamy white flowers but am not too excited about the duller pinkish hue. Overall, this seems to be relatively hardy plant but be aware it's quite twiggy - a quick clean up is all that is needed. The flowers seem to be a cross of lace-cap and panicle - not really strong in either category. My more established plant gets solid morning sun and seems happy with that; the newer plant I put in last year is getting noon to mid-afternoon sun and isn't as happy, so I will probably move it. This plant does like frequent watering (my soil dries out quickly) and a spring slow release fertilizer is a good idea. I live near the Washington State border and am in a 6 zone, with typical Pacific Northwest weather patterns. If you have a bare spot in your garden bed, and need something to fill in but not be a focal point, this plant might fit the bill. Happy Gardening!

Helen Alexander
, British Columbia
, Canada
, 12 weeks ago

My first year with these little quick fire hydrangeas in five different containers that line the front of our property. With water and sunlight they’re doing really great. Even have little blooms going now (October) in white/cream/blush/ and even red. Love the variation and I hope they survive for years to come.

Eric M
, New Jersey
, United States
, 35 weeks ago

I bought two of these plants from HD and I have one in ground and one in a pot both are doing well and the blooms have turned from white to pink they are beautiful.. I can’t wait to see what next year will be like.

Mari
, Maryland
, United States
, 40 weeks ago

It's first year, it reminded me of a weed and I threatened to get rid of the thing. But this second year, it has busted out all over with tall beautiful bloom that stay bloomed ALL season. The plant made such a fool out of me!

Sherry Miller
, Ohio
, United States
, 47 weeks ago

My ‘Little Quick Fire’ shrubs are now in their third year in my garden. Their profuse blooms coupled with their daintier size make them a welcome addition to the border or foundation planting. This is a great cultivar and I highly recommend it.

Judith Barker
, Pennsylvania
, United States
, 2 years ago

Marshall Dirks
, Illinois
, United States
, 6 years ago