Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Hardy Hydrangea

PP#12874

Tips for Homeowners:

Blooms on new wood so pruning can be done late winter or early spring if needed. To get really large flowers, cut the whole plant back to half the size. 

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This hardy hydrangea blooms every year and produces lovely chartreuse flowers that turn pink in the fall.

  • Large lime-green flowers turn pink in the fall
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Long-lasting, huge flowers

Grow in shrub borders, hedges, or woodland gardens. Also looks great on its own planted by house foundations or in perennial gardens. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.

Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Zone: 3-9
Color: Chartreuse, Pink

Interesting Notes about Hardy Hydrangea:

Grow in a semi-protected spot and keep watered during drought. This species of Hydrangea is not affected by pH when it comes to the flower colors. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Dried Flower/Foliage
  • Blooms all Season

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained