Planting and Growing Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
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| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Hydrangea feed in spring and again early summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Hydrangea feed in spring and again early summer
Learn more →How to Prune Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Use the method for the hydrangea type: remove faded mophead flowers to the first healthy bud pair; paniculata and arborescens may have last year's stems shortened to healthy bud pairs. Climbing hydrangeas need overlong shoots trimmed after flowering. Most types are pruned in late winter or early spring; climbing hydrangeas are pruned after flowering in summer.
Learn more →How to Propagate Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Learn more →How to Transplant Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
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Learn more →How to Care for Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl') in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
Thrives in humus rich soil, that is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Position in sun or part-day shade; in warmer areas, plants may benefit from shade from hot afternoon sun. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling