
Fire Light® Hydrangea PW - 2 Gallon
Big, colorful, reliable blooms Lush and full, the white flowers of Fire Light® hydrangea transform to pomegranate-red in late summer. Produces abundant blooms every year, even after harsh winters. Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPFL' PP#25,135; CBR#5160 Top Features: Vibrant color | Cold hardy | Abundant blooms USDA hardiness zones: 3-8 (-40°F /-40°C) Height x Width: 6-8' Type Deciduous Exposure: Sun or part shade Season of interest: Summer Breeder: Tim Wood General Care Soil Adaptable to most any soil except very wet or excessively alkaline soils. Pruning In late winter or early spring, cut back by about one-third its total height, just above a set of large buds. This ensures that the growth for the season will come vigorous buds lower on the plant and also serves to remove any remaining dried blooms. Alternatively, cut back in autumn once the plant has gone completely dormant. May be cut back harder if desired, though this tends to produce stems that are unable to achiev