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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Bi-color mophead blooms with white centers edged in rosy red, maturing to deep pink
Foliage color: Dark green, leathery leaves with maroon hues in spring and fall
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to high
Maintenance: Low; compact habit suitable for containers or small gardens
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTFIRE'

Seaside Serenade Fire Island Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTFIRE', also known as Seaside Serenade® Fire Island, is a mophead hydrangea celebrated for its vivid, multi-seasonal blooms. From late spring to early fall, it produces large, rounded flower heads in shades of vibrant ruby-red or deep pink, depending on soil pH. The glossy green foliage provides a lush backdrop, emphasizing the brilliance of the blooms.

This hydrangea is part of the Seaside Serenade® series, bred for outstanding performance and adaptability in diverse climates.

Light

Full sun to part shade

Water

Medium to high

Bloom time

Late spring through summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Daphne · Brunnera · Tiarella · Camellia · Bleeding hearts · Hellebore

Design tip

Use ‘Fire Island’ in small groups to create concentrated pockets of color rather than scattering individual plants throughout the garden. Its compact habit keeps the grouping controlled, while the bold mophead flowers provide enough impact to define the planting.

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