If you are short on space, opt for the Little Quick Fire hydrangea variety, which only grows 3 to 5 feet. Both varieties make an excellent addition to your home and, with proper care, return to ...

Much like the Quick Fire, the Limelight can grow quite large (8 feet tall and wide). For gardening questions, call the Linn County Extension Master Gardener Hortline at (319) 447-0647. Gift ...

If you want to grow hydrangeas, a hardy, low-maintenance panicle hydrangea is a good alternative to bigleaf types. Benefits include reliable blooms, an array of color choices and drought tolerance.

If that's too big, try the Little Quick Fire variety that grows in the 4- to 5-foot range. * Where to use: Great specimen for a house corner or a bed or border centerpiece.

Also look for the dwarf limelight hydrangea ‘Little Lime’ and the series of Cityline hydrangeas, such as Rio, that do great in large containers with tons of blooms on compact shrubs.

Quick Fire hydrangea has put the spark back in summer-tired gardens and brought a touch of magic to mixed containers. My comfort zone has once again been challenged by James, my color-design guru son.

Explore the versatile hydrangea variety that can grow tall or remain compact. Learn how to care for these plants to enhance your outdoor space.

For example, if you have a sunny area, you would want a panicled hydrangea - or hydrangea paniculata. The Quick Fire hydrangea brand is perfect for sunny spots. It's a little taller, but smaller ...

Quick Fire hydrangea. Light: full to partial sun. Height: 6-8 feet. Spread: 4-6 feet. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Origin: China and Japan.

Panicle hydrangeas, or Hydrangea paniculata varieties, have skyrocketed in popularity, largely thanks to producers that have given us more varieties than we could have ever imagined. The Garden ...

The earliest bloomer and a personal favorite is ‘Quick Fire’ that starts the show early in July and colors up quickly. Rising 6 to 8 feet in height, it puts on a lovey display that works in ...

Every year, new hydrangeas appear … and we have to take them home.Afterall, who can resist the blooming beauty of a hydrangea? I know I can’t.Quick Fire is this year’s new hydrangea. It ...