Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light Tidbit®

Tiny, as Hydrangeas go, and tidy in form, the dwarf Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light Tidbit® produces a profusion of large greenish-white blooms that age to pink then red, and it also offers something highly unusual in panicle Hydrangeas: foliage that changes from green to burgundy and orange for fall. This compact shrub tops out at 3’, making it ideal for perennial beds, the edges of borders, and containers. Anywhere you put this little shrub, it will have a big impact. A Proven Winners®/Color Choice® variety. 'SMNHPK' PP 32,512

Because Paniculata Hydrangeas bloom on new growth, they typically flower normally even if the twigs have been killed back by frost. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot; some early afternoon shade is beneficial in hot southern regions. Prune in late winter or early spring.

Hydrangea is a valuable genus of some 100 species of shrubs and vines grown for their large and very showy flower heads. Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall—quiet time for most woody plants—and are worth having for that reason alone.

For more information on Hydrangea care, click on Growing Guide.