In general, both of these hydrangeas change color in autumn to a more reddish-brown. As a result, its flowers become brownish, which many do not like. On the other hand, many gardeners prefer one-color Quick Fire flowers.Īnother small color difference is that Quick Fire can burn out in the summer in strong sunlight. Thus, the panicles of Pinky Winky are more decorative and noticeable. Its flowers are pink with a crimson or red hue. On the other hand, when Quick Fire turns pink, it does not form (or form tiny) new flowers, so it does not have a two-color effect. This feature gives an unsurpassed two-color effect, 80% of the panicle is pink, and the tips are white. These young flowers are white, while the lower part of the panicle is pink. The difference is that Pinky Winky continues to form new flowers on top of the panicle until the end of summer. Then the mature flowers begin to turn pink. Here’s something to talk about, so let’s go!Īt the beginning of flowering, both of these varieties have white flowers, and the color persists until mid-summer. The next difference is the color of the flowers. But this is true only for 3-4 hardiness zones where the last frosts can occur from May 15 to June 1. However, early flowering is not always a positive feature because late frosts can destroy the flowers. Since these two hydrangeas bloom until autumn, Quick Fire is better because it will provide its owners with beautiful flowers earlier. On the other hand, Pinky Winky blooms much later, usually in late June or early July. The beginning of flowering may occur in late May or early June, depending on the climate you live in. The main thing that distinguishes these two varieties is the time of flowering. Quick Fire Hydrangea and Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Fire blooms earlier It is a result of crossing between Hydrangea ‘Dharuma’ and ‘Pink Diamond.’ Thanks to Dharuma, Quick Fire got an early blooming, and the other parent is responsible for the color.Īs a result, we have two lovely hydrangeas with their own pros and cons, about which we will talk next. When he worked in BFIA, he was lucky to get this new variety by using chemicals and seeds of Hydrangea ‘Pink Diamond.’ He is a famous breeder and has created many beautiful ornamental plants. In terms of size, Pinky Winky Hydrangea is wider compared to Quick Fire Hydrangea. The next difference is that Pinky Winky has larger flowers than Quick Fire. Besides, Pinky Winky has a bicolor effect (white and pink) while Quick Fire has no such effect and is only colored pink. The main difference is that Quick Fire Hydrangea blooms earlier than Pinky Winky Hydrangea. Both of them are panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata), and in some aspects, they similar. Today we take a close look at two great hydrangeas – Quick Fire and Pinky Winky. Blue-blooming leadwort makes a nice massed underplanting in afternoon-shade areas.There are many amazing plants in a market, but hydrangeas stand alone because of their great blooming and lush shape. * Great partner: Catmint, salvia or dwarf Russian sage are good perennials around the base in sunny areas. Water needed only in very hot, dry weather after regular watering the first season to establish the roots. Scatter granular organic or slow-acting fertilizer in April. If you’re pruning as a tree, remove any new shoots from the base, remove lower branches to clear trunk, then cut back remaining canopy into a tight ball. Thin out and cut back stems by one third to one half (even more to maintain a smaller plant). Does fine in even full, direct summer sun but also blooms in half-day sun.
But a line of them also makes a striking flowering hedge when planted 5 or 6 feet apart along a fence or property line. * Where to use: Great specimen for a house corner or a bed or border centerpiece. There’s also a Little Quick Fire variety that grows in the 4- to 5-foot range if the full-size Quick Fire is too big. Can be pruned into a single-stem small tree or treated as a mid-sized flowering shrub. Quick Fire is the earliest of this type to bloom, starting two to four weeks sooner than the species. * What it is: A panicle type of hydrangea, also known as a hardy hydrangea, that gets showy masses of big, white cone-shaped flowers that turn to a rosy-white bicolor and then to darker rose from early summer into fall.
* Botanical name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’