Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 6-8'
Spread: 6-8'
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade/Shade
Characteristics: Early blooming variety blooms before almost all other hydrangeas, flowers open white then turn pink as the season progresses ending extremely dark rosy-pink in fall, excellent fall color unlike most other paniculata varieties, foliage turn gold/burgundy, in New Mexico hydrangeas cannot tolerate full afternoon sun, prune in late winter/early spring new growth and an abundance of buds, not drought tolerant, prefers slightly acidic soil, rabbit resistant