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Quick Fire® - Hardy Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata

Quick Fire^{^®} Hardy Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

Overview
Plants

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

C (1 - 2)

Fertilization:

Medium,High (150 - 300 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moist to Wet

Rooting Out Temperature:

A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

A (60 - 65º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

40 - 50º Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

Starting Materials:

Liners

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 2.25": 8-10 weeks; Quick Turn: 4-6 weeks

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 2.25": 12-16 weeks

Finishing Times:

18" and Three Gallon Pot : 2.25": 16-20 weeks; Quick Turn: 12-16 Weeks

Over Wintering Temperature:

polyhouse - all others

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Because this plant can bloom so early it is really important to go into the winter ready to ship in the Spring as Spring pruning will delay flowering.

Pest and Disease Management:

Aphids, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites

Grower Tips:

QuickFire flowers 3-4 weeks earlier than Limelight. You should be able to flower QuickFire by early June possibly by Memorial Day. See Hydrangea Little Lamb for additional tips. It will bloom white and matures pink to red

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside

Vernalization:

Cold Required