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Hydrangea pan Quick Fire Fab2g

Hydrangea paniculata SMNHPM opens dense white mophead panicles early, then turns pink and red for a long summer-to-fall display.

At a glance

Hardiness

3 – 8

Light

East

Mature size

185 – 245 cm tall × 150 – 185 cm wide

Safety

Use caution

Hydrangea paniculata is a skin allergen, and its plant material is harmful if eaten by dogs and cats.

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Shrub

Season of interest

June - September

What to expect

Blooms

Jun–Sep

Good to know

Low maintenance
Bushy · Upright

Perfect for

HedgesCut flowers

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Foliage
green

Summer

Flowers
greenredwhitepink
Foliage
green

Fall

Flowers
redpink

Care Information

Pruning
Cut the main branches back by one-third in late winter or early spring.
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Pests
Beetles may nibble leaves, and slugs may mark young or shaded plants.
Diseases
Leaf spot may occur, especially where fallen leaves remain or foliage is repeatedly wetted.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer.

Characteristics

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Synonyms
Hydrangea pan Quick Fire Fab, Hydrangea paniculata Quick Fire Fab

Placement

Aspect
East