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Quick Fire hydrangea is an eye catching shrub with several outstanding features.
What also distinguishes it from other hydrangeas is its deep orange to rust-colored fall foliage.
Hydrangea is toxic to humansand pets.
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The plant is vigorous with an upright growth habit.
Quick Fire is the registered trade name of the cultivar.
The asexual propagation of the plant with vegetative material (cuttings) is protected by U.S. Plant Patents.
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Quick Fire Hydrangea Care
Quick Fire hydrangea is one of the hardiest and easiesthydrangeasyou can grow.
Its outstanding tolerance to air pollution makes it a good choice for urban areas.
The shrub blooms on new woodthe woody stems that develop in the current growing season.
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This has two advantages.
Even a severe winter cannot damage the buds because there are none on the plant.
Deadheading is not necessary, which adds to the low maintenance of the shrub.
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Light
The ideal light setting for Quick Fire hydrangea depends on your location.
In northern areas, it can be planted in full sun.
Soil
Quick Fire Hydrangea grows in most soils, as long as they are well-drained.
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The soil pH does not have any impact on the flower color.
Established shrubs do best in moist but not soggy soil.
In hot weather, protect the plant against heat stress by keeping the soil moist.
High humidity in combination with a lack of air circulation can lead to the spreading of fungal disease.
The fertile flowers on the plant are much smaller and less spectacular-looking.
Youll be able to identify the dead wood, last years spent blooms, and the new growth.
Common Problems With Fire Hydrangea
Quick Fire hydrangea is relatively unharmed by serious pests and diseases.
It is susceptible to bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot,rust, as well aspowdery mildew.
The latter occurs on the foliage especially in humid conditions and when there is poor air circulation.
One way of preventing powdery mildew is to leave sufficient space between plantings.
If the fungal infection is severe, you could treat the plant with a fungicide.
As for insects, Quick Fire hydrangea might attractaphidsand spider mites.
The time window for planting Quick Fire hydrangea depends on your location.
In warm climates, plant it in early spring or in the fall.
Failure to bloom is usually triggered by pruning the shrub too much and/or at the wrong time.
There could be different reasons why the blooms do not mature and change their color to a deep pink.
One possible reason could be that the plant is not getting enough light.
NC State University Cooperative Extension.
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Hydrangea.
Quick Fire Panicle Hydrangea.
