Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light'®

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light'®
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Fire Light’®
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire Light’® is a vigorous and highly ornamental shrub hydrangea, renowned for having one of the most intense red blooms among large paniculata varieties. This variety is distinguished by its large, dense conical panicles, opening creamy white before progressively turning deep pink and then a profound raspberry red in late summer. Its overall habit is upright, robust, and well-structured, with a silhouette distinctly taller than wide, ideal for background borders, flowering hedges, and specimen planting. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Fire Light’® flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage strongly enhances the spectacular evolution of the floral colors and extends its decorative interest into autumn. Powerful, durable, and highly decorative, it makes an excellent choice for large gardens and landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July to October
Flower color
White and pink
Fruiting
Small brown capsules in late summer.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.8 to 2.5 m (6 to 8 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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