FLARE™ Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Kolmavesu'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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#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 |
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#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.
Plant Highlights
FLARE™ Panicle Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall

Growing Zones 3-8
Tall spires of bold red blooms! The Flare™ Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Kolmavesu') is a gorgeous cone-shaped bloomer that transitions from white to pink to red throughout the growing season.
The gorgeous dark-green leaves become tinged with reddish margins and the sturdy stems do too! Standing stiff and growing upright, the compact uniform growth becomes completely smothered with terminal clusters of blooms that transition in hue as the season progresses. Often having more than one color displaying on the blooms at any time, then eventually turning a botanical tan color.
Flare™ is compact enough to fit into smaller urban lots, never overcrowded and mingle with other plants and hydrangeas with ease! No yard? Even container gardeners can enjoy this fiery little number! Hydrangea are showy plants that are sure to catch the attention of anyone passing by, including any butterflies and pollinators in the area as well!
Planting and Application:
The size of Flare™ Panicle Hydrangea is container-ready! Plant up as a focal point plant in a sunny porch or patio as a specimen planting, or tuck into larger planters as a thriller among other smaller spillers and groundcover plants. Balcony and rooftop gardens and other small spaces like postage stamp lots, call all to enjoy these vibrant blossoms!
Create low hedges and property definition without taking up too much space, but gaining immense drifts of color! Pollinator and cottage gardens, mixed shrub plantings and cutting gardens as well as easy-care mass plantings. You'll be creating new garden beds just to find more locations around your landscape to use Flame™!
- White Blooms Turn Pink Then Red
- Dark-Green Foliage Develops Reddish Margins
- Sturdy Reddish Stems
- Small & Compact
- Very Easy Care
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hydrangea bushes flower best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade, especially when planted in warmer climates where they appreciate some afternoon shade. Hydrangea also requires consistently moist soil and a thick layer of surface mulch to hold more moisture in and keep their roots cool in the summer and insulated in winter.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Enriched, Well-Drained Moist Soil
- 3-4 Inch Layer of Mulch
- Prune in Early Spring
- Cold Hardy & Low Maintenance
Great red spires, the Flare™ Panicle Hydrangea is sure to light up your landscape! But only if you buy this hot little number soon because we're sure it won't last long at NatureHills.com!