panicle hydrangea

Water your Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' LITTLE QUICK FIRE) once or twice a week, depending on soil moisture and air temperatures—but avoid overwatering. The amount of water should be enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy. In general, 1-2 inches of water is sufficient for each watering. Water deeply and apply water evenly around the base of the plant to ensure that the entire root zone receives moisture. During periods of extreme heat or drought, you may need to water your plant more often.

Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' LITTLE QUICK FIRE) needs to be planted in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day in order to thrive. Too little sunlight will result in fewer flowers, weak stems, and a lack of lush foliage. Additionally, the amount of sunlight it receives impacts the color of the flowers—too much sun can result in blooms that are lighter than desired. When possible, it's best to plant it in slightly dappled light, meaning enough sunlight to allow for healthy development but not so much that it competes with any other direct sunlight plants nearby. Early morning sun is preferable, as the cooler temperatures help the plant to build up its energy reserves for the day ahead.

The best time to prune panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF' LITTLE QUICK FIRE) is in early to mid-spring, before any new growth begins. The amount of pruning for this species depends on the primary purpose of the pruning. If you are pruning to shape or control size, remove up to 1-third of the overall shrub size. If pruning to control flowering, remove up to 1-third of last year’s growth. If pruning to rejuvenate the shrub, make more severe cuts, removing up to 2-thirds of the overall size of the shrub.