Hydrangea – Fire Light Tidbit®

Garden Height
24 - 36
Spacing
36 - 36
Spread
36 - 36
Habit
Mounded
Container Role
Thriller
Flower Size
Short
Flower Colors
Pink, Red, White
Light Level
Part Sun to Sun, Sun
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If you thought you didn't have enough space to grow a beautiful, reliable panicle hydrangea, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea is here to help! This innovative new development is the tiniest, tidiest panicle hydrangea yet: it reaches just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall and wide, yet it packs in tons of easy-care beauty into its small size. Big, lush panicles of white mophead flowers appear in early-mid summer, nearly obscuring the textured green foliage. As the summer progresses, they begin to develop bright pink and red tones, which keep it colorful right on up to the first frost, especially combined with its colorful autumn foliage, an unusual trait in panicle hydrangeas. Thick, sturdy stems help to create a neat, mounded plant that's fantastic in landscapes, flower gardens, even in containers! We absolutely love this little beauty paired with the legendary Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia.

Top reasons to choose Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea for your garden or landscape:

- The smallest panicle hydrangea ever - just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall

- Powerful blooming ability, with dozens of full mophead flowers on strong stems

- Flowers go from white to rich, saturated tones of pink and red as they age

Available in better garden centers beginning in spring 2021; click here to see a list of retailers.

 

Features

If you thought you didn't have enough space to grow a beautiful, reliable panicle hydrangea, Fire Light Tidbit® hydrangea is here to help! This innovative new development is the tiniest, tidiest panicle hydrangea yet: it reaches just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall and wide, yet it packs in tons of easy-care beauty into its small size. Big, lush panicles of white mophead flowers appear in early-mid summer, nearly obscuring the textured green foliage. As the summer progresses, they begin to develop bright pink and red tones, which keep it colorful right on up to the first frost, especially combined with its colorful autumn foliage, an unusual trait in panicle hydrangeas. Thick, sturdy stems help to create a neat, mounded plant that's fantastic in landscapes, flower gardens, even in containers! We absolutely love this little beauty paired with the legendary Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia.

Top reasons to choose Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea for your garden or landscape:

- The smallest panicle hydrangea ever - just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall

- Powerful blooming ability, with dozens of full mophead flowers on strong stems

- Flowers go from white to rich, saturated tones of pink and red as they age

Available in better garden centers beginning in spring 2021; click here to see a list of retailers.

 

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Long Blooming

Fall Interest

Small / Miniature

Maintenance Notes

Prune by cutting back the main branches by one-third in late winter or early spring. You may also prune in late fall, once it has gone completely dormant, if desired - you'll find more information in our Ultimate Guide to Panicle Hydrangeas

Panicle hydrangeas require well-drained soil. As such, we do not recommend amending the soil when you plant them, as explained here

Fertilize in early spring (just as the ground begins to thaw in cold climates) if desired, using a granular rose fertilizer. You may fertilize monthly through late July for more rapid growth, but this is not necessary for a healthy, abundantly-blooming plant.

Needs Good Drainage

Uses Notes

Thanks to its small stature, Fire Light Tidbit hydrangea is eminently versatile in the garden and landscape. Plant it amongst perennials in a flower garden, use in foundation plantings and landscaping as a mass planting, edging, or specimen, or plant it in containers for long-lasting, easy-care beauty year after year.

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Blooms On New Wood

Bloom Time

Flower Form Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Good for Screening, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point

Soil Fertility Average Soil

Soil PH Category Acidic Soil, Alkaline Soil, Neutral Soil

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