Description
Hydrangea ‘Fire & Ice’
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire and ice’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Partial Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size: 5′ high x 4′ wide
Shrub Form: Compact, columnar
Foliage Color: Greenish-red
Flowers: Creamy white to pink/red
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Description: A compact shrub with a columnar habit, creamy white to pink to deep red flowers, and greenish-red foliage. A colorful addition to any garden.
Ornamental Features: Greenish-red foliage throughout the season. Cone-shaped flowers emerge white in early summer, turn pink mid summer and then a deep red in the fall. The exact color change can depend on the pH of the soil—acidic soils tend to make the blooms more white, while alkaline soils bring out more pink/red hues. Flowers are excellent for cutting!
Landscape Attributes: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a compact, columnar form. Low maintenance and heat tolerant.
