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LITTLE quick fire

beesandblues88_z7a

3 years ago

I have been thinking of getting two LQF hydrangea but am having second thoughts after searching on here about it. I'm looking for something no bigger than 3 ft but am seeing a lot of posts about them getting huge. Not sure if people are getting them confused with regular quick fire or do they really get that big.
What's your experience?

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GardenHo_MI_Z5

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

I have several and they all stay under 3 feet.

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beesandblues88_z7a
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3 years ago
How long have you had them?
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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
3 years ago
Where are you located? I’ve read they can reach 5x5 but my four year old plant shows no sign of reaching that size anytime soon. It is also under 3 feet.

tj
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GardenHo_MI_Z5
3 years ago
Just checked and they were planted 2018.
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beesandblues88_z7a
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I am in northern delaware. All the pictures I have found look to be no bigger than 3 ft. My garden center will be getting some in this week and am leaning towards getting 2 now. How wide would you say yours are. Thanks
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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
3 years ago
My plant is 30x30 inches.

tj
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lovemycorgi z5b SE michigan
3 years ago

I have several also, planted in 2017, if I remember correctly. All in full sun, all around or approaching 4 ft tall and wide. Not a tiny shrub, but quite possibly my favorite hydrangea ever!
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beesandblues88_z7a
Original Author
3 years ago
I really like the color but 4ft would be to tall for me. I guess it depends on growing conditions. Mine would be in sun or most of the day. Well I guess I'll have to think of something else.
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lovemycorgi z5b SE michigan
3 years ago
Bobo hydrangea would be the perfect size, but it doesn’t turn as pink. But still a beautiful hydrangea! You could also try Invincibelle Ruby, extremely slow growing (for me at least) and a bit of a flopper after it rains, but pretty and a rebloomer.

Bobo: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6153326/my-annual-bobo-report#n=14
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beesandblues88_z7a
Original Author
3 years ago
I like the ruby but I am looking for something to go in front of my patio that won't block my view of the yard so anything over 3 ft would be to high. There dosnt seem to be many options of hydrangea that size. Guess I will just have to consider something else but thanks for all the help.
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