Hydrangea paniculata 'Torch’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Torch': Early Colour on Striking Red Stems

Hydrangea paniculata 'Torch' is a Bloomin’ Easy® panicle hydrangea that earns its name with strong red stems and an early-starting flower show. Creamy blooms open bright and fresh, then turn pink sooner than many other panicle hydrangeas, adding quick seasonal colour while summer is still getting going. With its upright habit and balanced size, it brings a clean, confident look to borders and foundation plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 4–5’
• Spread: 4–5’
• Flower Colour: Creamy, maturing to pink earlier in the season
• Flowering Period: Early-blooming, summer display
• Foliage: Green, deciduous shrub foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: A great choice for mixed shrub borders, front-yard feature beds, and foundation plantings where you want strong structure with early colour. The red stems add extra contrast and help the plant stand out even before peak bloom. Use it as a repeating shrub for rhythm along a walkway, or as a single accent where the early pink shift can be enjoyed up close.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade and water regularly through the first season to establish a strong root system. After that, provide deep watering during prolonged heat or drought to support the best bloom quality. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage vigorous new growth, since panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cooler in summer.

History: Offered under the Bloomin’ Easy® brand, Hydrangea paniculata 'Torch' was selected for its early bloom timing, strong red stems, and a reliable shift from creamy flowers to pink earlier than many comparable panicle hydrangeas.

Final Thoughts: If you want a hydrangea that starts the colour season sooner and stays neatly upright, Torch brings bright blooms, red-stem style, and easy landscape confidence.