FIRELIGHT
A POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTE FOR MERRITT SUPREME

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FIRE LIGHT (Leuchtfeuer) is a recently introduced variety to the American market. It is dark pink and more rose colored than Merritt Supreme and is less @red@ than Jennifer. Under very cool finishes (50-55 degrees F) it can be nearly red.It breaks freely, has sturdy stems, and large, beautiful heads. Some say it is susceptible to Powdery Mildew but that has not been our experience. We believe it to force slightly slower than Merritt Supreme. It apparently performs well in the south. It is a vigorous variety and will probably need B-NINE.

IN THE KEY TO HYDRANGEA VARIETY PAGE, CLICK ON MERRITT SUPREME TO SEE A COMPARISON OF FIRELIGHT AND MERRITT SUPREME

ON THE SAME PAGE CLICK ON JENNIFER TO SEE A COMPARISON OF FIRELIGHT AND JENNIFER

 

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