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Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light' / 3L / 45Cm
Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Stunning colour transition from creamy-white to vivid pink and deep red
- Large cone-shaped flower heads
- Strong, upright bushy habit with sturdy stems
- Long-flowering and provides winter interest
- Suitable for containers, borders and screening
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light' is a magnificent deciduous shrub celebrated for its dramatic, large cone-shaped flower heads. Opening a crisp creamy-white in midsummer, the blooms gradually transition through shades of rich pink to a vibrant, deep fiery red as autumn approaches. Featuring a robust, bushy and upright habit with strong stems that easily support the heavy blooms, this reliable shrub adds exceptional seasonal interest to borders and patio containers, extending into winter with its persistent dried flower heads.
Why We Love It
- Dazzling colour evolution from summer whites to fiery autumn reds.
- Sturdy upright stems prevent flopping under heavy flower heads.
- Provides extended garden interest right through into the winter months.
- Versatile shrub ideal for mixed borders, screening, and large containers.
- Easy care and reliably hardy in Irish gardens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colours | White, pink, red, multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to October |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position facing south, west, or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in clay or loam soils with acid-neutral or neutral-alkaline pH and good drainage. |
| Watering | Water with moderate frequency to keep the soil consistently moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in March following Pruning Group 1 guidelines. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Screening
- Hedging
- Cut flowers
Good to Know
- This plant is toxic if ingested and is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Offers great wildlife value by providing pollinator support during flowering.
- Exhibits good salt tolerance.
- Provides wonderful winter interest after the blooms fade.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3L pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 45 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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