Dark leaves and a bicolor flower

Hydrangea macrophylla Seaside Serenade® Fire Island

Dark coppery leaves serve as a backdrop for the explosion of color to come. A strong, repeat flowering form, the convergence of color on a single variety is spectacular!

Hydrangeas may appear to be delicate, but they often make excellent additions to partially shaded seaside gardens. Aptly named for its explosion of color, Fire Island is one of the most thrilling new varieties we’ve seen in the world of Hydrangea breeding! Dark, coppery leaves emerge in the spring and serve as foil for the amazing flowers to come. Big blooms in multiple shades of pink converge in a blaze of unparalleled color. As the flowers mature, each floret fades to white with hints of green with dark, cerise edges. A workhorse from start to finish, Fire Island has strong stems and hard flowers that will persist for months in the garden and make great cuts. This is a Hydrangea that will continue to please!

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Who Am I?

Common Name

Seaside Serenade®️ Fire Island hydrangea
Botanical Name

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hortfire' PP29058
Type

Shrub
Bloom Time

Summer on old and new wood
Bloom Color

Pink with red edges

Cultural Details

Bloom Time

Summer on old and new wood
Size

4' tall by 4' wide
Hardiness Zone

5-9
Light

Part sun - prefers afternoon shade
Soil

Average garden soil
Moisture

Moist, but well-drained
Disease & Pests

Non known
Landscape Use

Gift plants, Foundation plantings, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, container plantings, cutting gardens
Propagation

Cuttings
Pruning

If you live in the North: Cut off any dead wood in late May, after the leaves have started to unfurl. If you live in the South: Should you see any dead wood, prune it back to live wood in early spring, after the leaves have started to unfurl.