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Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')

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A bushy deciduous shrub, up to 2m high, with oval-shaped dark green leaves with slightly serrated edges. Densely packed cones of white flowers open in early summer, and mature to a rich reddish-pink

Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')

Scientific classification

Species: Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl') (Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl'))
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl')

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Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl') care guide

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea feed in spring and again early summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter

Growing

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

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