Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit'®

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire Light Tidbit’® is a new generation dwarf shrubby hydrangea, renowned for its spectacular flowering and very compact habit, perfectly suited to restricted spaces. This variety is distinguished by its well-filled conical panicles, which open creamy white before quickly turning bright pink then intense raspberry red at the end of the season, a remarkable coloration for such a small size. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and slightly rounded, with a width often equivalent to or slightly greater than its height, making it ideal for low borders, front-of-house beds, and container cultivation. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Fire Light Tidbit’® flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable and abundant blooms every summer, even after harsh winters. The dark green deciduous foliage perfectly highlights the rapid and intense evolution of floral colors. Very robust and easy to incorporate, it is a top choice for Nordic gardens and contemporary 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
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
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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