Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'
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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
Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Growing Zones
Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea | Nature Hills
Ignite Your Garden Early With Quick Fire® Hydrangea
Start the Hydrangea season off in style with the dazzling Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'), the earliest blooming paniculata on the market. This flowering shrub explodes into bloom up to a month before other Hydrangeas, bringing snowy-white lacecap flowers that blush to pink and deepen into a bold rose-pink as the summer progresses. Quick Fire® is known for its strong stems that hold blooms upright without flopping, fiery fall foliage, and show-stopping four-season appeal.
Not just a one-season wonder, this Proven Winners® selection keeps delivering: quilted foliage with red stems, long-lasting cut and dried flowers, and autumn color in glowing shades of gold, red, and burgundy. Its bold form and resilience make it an all-around landscape favorite.
Native to Asia and part of the Hydrangea family, paniculatas are prized for its toughness and reliability. Unlike bigleaf types, their bloom color doesn't shift with soil pH, keeping Quick Fire® consistently spectacular. Historically, Hydrangeas have symbolized gratitude and grace - and this beauty captures both in every panicle.
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Key Features
- Earliest blooming Hydrangea paniculata - up to one month ahead of others
- Huge lacecap flowers: snowy white to blush to vivid rose-pink
- Quilted foliage and dramatic red stems for contrast
- Fiery fall color with red, gold, and burgundy leaves
- Long-lasting cut or dried flower arrangements
- Sturdy, upright stems - no flopping!
- Four-season interest: spring to winter charm
- Low-maintenance, Proven Winners® favorite
Landscaping Uses
Quick Fire® is the perfect mid-sized Hydrangea for adding early-season flowers and four-season appeal to your yard. Growing about 6–8 feet tall and wide, it fits beautifully into foundation plantings, borders, and large containers.
- Flowering hedges: space 3–5 feet apart for a dense wall of color
- Mass plantings: create a dramatic focal point in the landscape
- Containers: ideal for patios, decks, and entryways
- Screening plants: combine with evergreens for layered backdrops
- Specimens: use as a foundation anchor or corner highlight
Care & Maintenance
Quick Fire® Hydrangea thrives in USDA zones 3–8, making it one of the most cold-hardy Hydrangeas available. This deciduous flowering shrub is a true garden workhorse that's also incredibly easy to maintain.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall for root establishment
- Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred; part shade in hot climates
- Soil Requirements: Grows in fertile, well-drained soils; mound up heavy clay areas if needed
- Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist, especially in spring and bloom time; use the Finger Test for watering; young plants need regular moisture their first year
- Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch layer of bark or Arborist mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
- Fertilization: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost is beneficial
- Pruning Info: Blooms on new wood - prune in late winter or early spring (Hydrangea pruning guide)
- Special Perks: Low-maintenance, cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and disease-resistant
Don't forget Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support.
Quick Fire® Lights Up Your Garden
Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea isn't just early - it's spectacular. From the first blush of summer through fiery fall color and winter interest, this Hydrangea delivers nonstop beauty. A true four-season standout, it deserves a prime spot in your yard.
Order your Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea today from Nature Hills and enjoy the earliest Hydrangea show in your neighborhood!