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Variegated Dogwood vs Fire Light Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

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Fire Light Hydrangea
Variegated Dogwood

Fire Light Hydrangea is a flowering shrub that is known for its striking colours. As they mature, the flower colour changes from a creamy white to a vivid deep pink. Hydrangea flowers persist longer compared to other flowering shrubs, blooming from late July into fall. They are a popular choice for flower arrangements.

The Fire Light Hydrangea can be grown as a stand alone shrub, as a hedge, or incorporated into a flower garden. Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. This is from the Proven Winners® collection.

Variegated Dogwood is a small shrub that is often used in the first row of a shelterbelt, as a hedge, or for soil stabilization projects. It has the same distinctive red bark, white flowers, and berries as Red Osier Dogwood.

The key difference between the two is the leaves. Where Red Osier's leaves are green throughout, Variegated Dogwood has a white outline around each leaf, giving this shrub a distinctive look.

Fire Light Hydrangea Quick Facts

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Foliage: variegated white edges
Flowers: white changing to deep pink
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: fire light panicle hydrangea
Other Names: tatarian dogwood