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Features

Dwarf 'Limelight' hydrangea!

Compared to its famous sibling ‘Limelight’, Little Lime hardy hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) may

seem like a pipsqueak. Don’t let this petite shrub fool you. While maintaining its short stature of 3-5’

tall and wide, it really packs a visual punch in the garden. In summer, lime green blooms open on

strong stems – no drooping here. As it ages, rich pink coloring emerges to prolong the show through

fall.

Little Lime hydrangea is small enough to grow in containers and also stands out as a bold mass

planting. Its bright bloom coloration makes it an excellent choice for cut flower gardens and can be

used fresh or dried. This reliable performer blooms on new wood, so a quick trim in late winter or

early spring will encourage fresh growth and an abundance of buds. Like most hardy hydrangeas, it is

hardy to Zone 3 and does best in full sun or part shade.

Summer flowers open soft green and turn pink and burgundy in fall.

Characteristics

Duration:

Shrub

Shrub Type:

Deciduous

Height Category:

Medium

Garden Height:

36 - 60 Inches

Spacing:

36 - 60 Inches

Spread:

36 - 60 Inches

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Part Sun to Sun

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Blooms On:

New Wood

Bloom Time:

Early Summer

Mid-Summer

Late Summer

Flower Colors:

Green and Pink

Flower Shade:

Green, turning pink in fall

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Shade:

Green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Thriller

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Features Dwarf 'Limelight' hydrangea! Compared to its famous sibling ‘Limelight’, Little Lime hardy hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) may seem like a pipsqueak. Don’t let this petite shrub fool you. While maintaining its short stature of 3-5’ tall and wide, it really packs a visual punch in the garden. In summer, lime green blooms open on strong stems – no drooping here. As it ages, rich pink coloring emerges to prolong the show through fall.
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Hardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b Water Category: Average Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Landscape Uses Notes: Excellent for the mixed border or foundation plantings. This compact, hardy hydrangea fits easily into smaller landscapes, including container gardens. Maintenance Notes: Prune in late winter/early spring. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in early spring. A supplemental dose of liquid feed may be needed in mid-summer.