Hydrangea Limelight

Hardy Hydrangea

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Refreshing lime-green flowers transform to pink, red and burgundy in fall.
Refreshing soft lime-green petals transform to a rich deep pink in autumn. Immense 12" flowers dry well for bouquets and hold up well as cut flowers. Blooming on strong stems in mid-summer, Hydrangea Limelight represents the best of the genus. An impressive list of awards from plant experts at Missouri Botanical Garden, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, American Society of Cut Flower Growers and the Royal Horticultural Society are certainly well-deserved. Paniculatas are the most cold hardy-a native of Asia. Stiff upright branches never get floppy. Will need several hours of sun to do well. Flowers are more cone-shaped than ball-like. Can also be shaped into tree form. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

Code HYLL

Patent PP12,874

Plant Type Shrubs

Species paniculata

Height Tall 6-8'

Spacing Plant 6-8' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

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Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Long-Blooming
  • Winter Interest

Planting Sites

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Hedge
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Hydrangea General Information

Paniculata Hydrangeas are cold hardy, more sun tolerant and superb in the border for summer and autumn display. Blooming on new wood, the flowering is not affected by cold snaps and will bloom consistently every year. Provides winter interest too if flowers are left on. Great for indoor decorating as their flowers are easily dried. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hydrangea Plant Care

Paniculata Hydrangeas can be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring. Do not prune just before they bloom, and it is not necessary to prune them every year. For a strong structure, it is a good idea to trim out any crossing branches once in awhile. Shaping can be done as needed.