Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Flare'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Flare'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea 'Flare'
Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire Light Tidbit® Flare’, often called panicle hydrangea ‘Flare’, is a compact and very floriferous shrub, ideal for small spaces and modern landscapes. It is distinguished by its large flower panicles that open creamy white, then quickly evolve to an intense pink to deep red as the season progresses, offering a remarkable changing spectacle. Its dense and well-branched habit makes it perfect for flowerbeds, borders or container planting. Very hardy and easy to maintain, it blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable flowering every summer. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Flare’ prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, bringing color and structure without complication.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, especially in hot weather
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering shrubs in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates various soils
Minimum temperature
-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Mid-summer to fall
Flower color
Creamy white turning pink then red
Fruiting
Dry capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact and rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 m (3 ft)
Width
1 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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