Product Review

Fire Light hydrangea paniculata 'smhpfl'. Fire Light is a new cold-hardy hydrangea paniculata that displays large red & white flower heads in midsummer & blooms reliably regardless of climate. Fire Light makes an impressive display, reaching up to 6' high & wide, boasting 12- to 16" blooms held upright on strong red stems that will not droop. This commanding perennial dominates the summer & fall landscape, demanding the attention of all who look upon it. The lush color-shifting blooms are a great focal pt. For a single accent planting or a striking row. The pinks & whites also beautifully complement roses & other perennials, making Fire Light an excellent source of mid-to-late season color in the back of the border. If you do not have a 6' x 6' area available for these hydrangeas to reach their full Majesty, you can train them to a more compact size with moderate pruning. Fire Light is a Proven winner, which means exactly what it sounds like. These high-performing varieties have been thoroughly tested in trial gardens all around the world, & their health, vigor, & beauty have Proven unparalleled. Fire Light blooms in midsummer, earlier than other paniculatas that delay their blooms until late summer or even early fall, but its flowers remain striking well into cool weather. The blooms arise on new wood, so it is best to prune in late fall or early spring. Fire Light is adaptable, working well with most soils, as long as it is well-drained & gets some sun. The enormous pink & white blooms are resolute, appearing reliably each year regardless of climate, pruning, or soil pH mature height: 4-6' mature width: 4-6' exposure: full sun to partial hardiness zones: 3-8