Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPK'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6 | Week of March 2nd |
| Zone 7 | Week of February 23rd |
| Zone 8-12 | Week of February 15th |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Big blooms on a tiny shrub! The Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPK') is the baby sister to the Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea! Staying neat and tidy 2-3 feet in height and width, this miniature flowering shrub will fit where its older sibling can't! Tidbit® is one of the smallest Hydrangea paniculata selections available!
Fire Light Hydrangeas start out with broad, bright-green leaves with that classic Hydrangea texture! Then arrive white pompoms that elongate into pointed panicle spires! As they mature, the blooms become pink from the bottom up. Frost turns these wands tan and they look amazing as winter interest or as indoor dried décor! When white and pink the flowers look equally amazing in bouquets indoors as well!
Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea are cold hardy to zone 3 and can handle up to zone 8 heat. Blooming all summer and into fall, these even take on a touch of the fall color that sets this apart from other Panicle Hydrangeas. Enjoy the orange and purple colors if the weather is just right!
Planting and Application:
Tidbit® is fantastic low hedges and property definition while providing you with a low-maintenance, neat and tidy shrub that blooms all summer into autumn! Line walkways and the driveway with durable shrubs and ease that transition between lawn and garden with rounded mounds of greenery and beautiful blooms! Boost curb appeal with a gleaming row of these shrubs along your foundation to enhance existing foundation plants.
Fire Light Tidbit® is ideal for containers and planters so no porch, patio or balcony will have to do without these frilly blooms! Be sure to plant a few extras for your pollinators, for your vases and for your dried bouquets!
- Mounded Miniature Fire Light Panicle Hydrangea
- White Blooms Turn Pink As They Age
- Great Fall Color
- Low Borders, Edging & Hedges
- Containers, Fresh & Dried Décor & Pollinators!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Panicle Hydrangea do great in full sun for the strongest stems, but in hotter growing zones do appreciate afternoon shade. Plant in enriched, well-drained soil and provide consistent water throughout the growing season. Hydrangea love having thickly mulched beds.
- Full Sun & Part Sun
- Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Color Isn’t pH-Dependent
- Mulch Well & Prune Early Spring
Cute & compact, the Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea will look fantastic in your landscape, regardless of size! Order your new and improved flowering shrubs for small-space gardening today at NatureHills.com!
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
