Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit': Small Size, Big Show

From Proven Winners®, 'Fire Light Tidbit' is a compact panicle hydrangea that delivers a dazzling display of colour in a scaled-down form. Large, rounded panicles emerge soft white in midsummer, quickly turning blush pink and deepening to rich red-pink as the season progresses. The foliage takes on warm tones in fall, extending the show. This tidy, mounded shrub is perfect for small gardens, foundation plantings, or decorative containers where space is at a premium but colour is non-negotiable.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
• Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
• Flower Colour: White maturing to rich pink-red
• Flowering Period: Mid-summer to fall
• Foliage: Medium green, with reddish fall tones; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: Ideal for patios, low borders, or mass plantings, 'Fire Light Tidbit' brings high-performance colour to compact spaces. Its dense, dome-like shape stays neat without pruning, while the colour progression adds multi-season beauty. An excellent low-maintenance choice for both formal and casual landscapes.

Care Instructions: Plant in well-drained, enriched soil and water consistently through the growing season. Prune in early spring to shape and encourage full flowering. Fertilize in spring for best performance and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

History: Bred by Proven Winners® as part of the ColorChoice® Shrubs line, 'Fire Light Tidbit' was developed to offer bold, multi-stage colour in a compact form suitable for today's smaller landscapes and container gardening trends.

Final Thoughts: Bursting with seasonal colour on a perfectly petite frame, 'Fire Light Tidbit' proves that great things really do come in small packages.