A sun-hardy panicle hydrangea with large conical flower heads opening lime-green, ageing to creamy white then rosy pink. More cold- and sun-tolerant than mopheads and excellent for cutting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Limelight Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Cream green, white and pink flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Limelight Hydrangea does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Limelight Hydrangea is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Limelight Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Limelight Hydrangea in the garden
Limelight Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Limelight Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Limelight Hydrangea
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