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Hydrangea paniculata Flare™

Panicles of bright red flowers stand atop compact plants, setting your garden space ablaze with all summer interest

Once your neighbors see the bright flicker of Flare, they’ll want to plan all of their happy hours in your outdoor living space. Beginning in summer, lacy white panicles of lava-like blooms quickly change in color from white to red. With the compact habit of Flare, even the smallest of gardens will have room for this showy hydrangea. For all summer interest, plant Flare along a walkway, in a mixed border, or in a big, decorative container on the patio. Another introduction from the Bloomin’ Easy program, where the idea is to select these new, low maintenance selections, so “you’ll have more time to relax and enjoy the view.”

This plant is sold exclusively through the Bloomin Easy® brand.

Please note: We don't sell plants. Asking your local retailer or googling the plant name is the easiest way to find someone selling our plants.

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name

    Flare™ panicle hydrangea
  • Botanical Name

    Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kolmavesu’ PP26928, CPBRAF
  • Type

    Shrub
  • Bloom Time

    Summer to fall on new wood
  • Bloom Color

    Creamy white with red

Cultural Details

  • Bloom Time

    Summer to fall on new wood
  • Size

    2-3' tall by 2-3' wide
  • Hardiness Zone

    3-9
  • Light

    Full sun to part shade ( needs 4-6 hours of sun)
  • Soil

    Average garden soil
  • Moisture

    Moist, but well-drained
  • Disease & Pests

    None known
  • Landscape Use

    Container plantings, cutting gardens, mixed borders, urban gardens,
  • Propagation

    Cuttings
  • Pruning

    No matter where you live, Hydrangea paniculatas can be pruned pretty heavily to keep them small, bushy and full of flowers. In spring, cut them back to half the size of the original plant to encourage branching and more flowers.

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