Proven Winners® Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Looking for a Hydrangea that jumps the gun on summer blooms? Proven Winners® Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk') is a mid-sized deciduous shrub that kicks off the show up to a month earlier than other Panicle Hydrangea varieties! This garden standout offers cone-shaped blooms that start snowy white, blush pink, and finally mature to a bold rose-pink hue - all held aloft on sturdy red stems. Expect full, lush blossoms that won't flop, plus fiery fall foliage in glowing gold and burgundy!

The rough-textured, quilted leaves paired with those red stems add season-long appeal, even before the flower display begins. Each tall panicle blooms at the tips of branches, and as fall deepens, the blossoms age beautifully into deep red, adding incredible seasonal interest. Leave some to dry on the shrub for striking winter decor, or cut them for dried arrangements indoors.

Native to Asia and celebrated worldwide, Panicle Hydrangeas belong to the Hydrangeaceae family. With a long history of popularity as hardy, show-stopping landscape shrubs, Quick Fire® has earned its reputation as a garden essential for early flowers, durable performance, and year-round charm. Pair this shrub with its matching tree-form for a unique layered display!

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Key Features

• Earliest blooming Panicle Hydrangea - flowers a month before others
• Cone-shaped blooms open white, deepen to rose-pink, then red in fall
• Strong, upright stems support heavy flower clusters
• Rough, quilted green foliage with dramatic red stems
• Fiery gold and burgundy fall foliage color
• Excellent fresh and dried cut flowers
• Winter interest if blooms are left on the shrub
• Easy-care, Proven Winners® selection

Landscaping Uses

This Hydrangea shrub is just the right size for borders, foundation plantings. At 6-8 feet tall and wide, Quick Fire® becomes a bold focal point in any garden design.

• Create early-blooming flowering hedges
• Plant in staggered rows for mass plantings
• Use as a showy specimen shrub at a home's corner
• Pair in large containers for patio, poolside, or entryway accents
• Add to windbreaks or in front of evergreens for contrast
• Anchor foundation plantings with four-season interest

Care & Maintenance

Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea grows in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It's a hardy deciduous shrub and one of the easiest Hydrangeas to grow. This adaptable, tough-as-nails selection delivers season-long beauty with minimal fuss.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall (read planting tips here)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part sun (afternoon shade in hottest zones)
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil - mound soil if heavy or wet; does not require soil pH adjustments
• Moisture Needs: Regular water, especially during bloom development; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture; new plants need consistent water their first year
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of Arborist Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
• Fertilization Needs: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost is beneficial
• Panicle Hydrangea Pruning Info: Blooms on new wood - prune in late winter or very early spring ("one and done" pruning)
• Special Perks: Extremely hardy, deer and disease-resistant, long bloom season, excellent cut and dried flowers (deadheading optional)

Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal symbiotic support.

Proven Winners® Quick Fire® Is A Garden Igniter!

Why wait for Hydrangeas to bloom when you can enjoy flowers weeks earlier? Proven Winners® Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea delivers early blossoms, fiery fall color, and enduring winter interest in one remarkable shrub. Order your Quick Fire® today and let Nature Hills deliver this garden star straight to your doorstep!