This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth.
The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Little Quick Fire® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.A smaller version of Quick Fire, featuring large conical flower heads that start white and fade through pink to a rich rose lasting into fall great for smaller spaces and containers If it is moist, there is no need to water. How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots.After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.During this period, water plants as often as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil.Hydrangea villosa - Remove a third of older stems in spring.Hydrangea petiolaris - Cut out unwanted shoots when flowers fade.Hydrangea paniculata - Prune stems to within two buds of the base in late March.Hydrangea macrophylla - Cut off spent flowers in spring and remove crowding shoots.With hydrangeas there are several different types and with that comes different pruning tips.Hydrangeas should be pruned after the spring bloom.Although it is not essential for container plants to be pruned after planting, a light pruning to remove any broken branches during shipment and improve shape will help the looks of your new planting.Mulch plants with well-rotted organic matter after planting.Water well to settle soil around the root ball. Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased).Adjust the plant height so the root crown is slightly higher than the ground.Rotate the plant to the proper position.With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more wider on the sides.Hydrangeas can be planted March-November.Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, then remove the plant from the container.Make sure they are sheltered from frosty winds, which will damage blossoms.Pick a spot that has dappled sunlight or morning sun and afternoon shade.
Hydrangeas can be planted March-November.Improve poor soil areas by digging in plenty of well-decayed manure or compost a few month ahead of planting.These Quick Fire Hydrangea trees need damp soil high in organic matter.Planting & Care for Quick Fire Hydrangea Trees