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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Limelight Hydrangea does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Limelight Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, 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
Limelight Hydrangea sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Limelight Hydrangea
Plant Sale lists Limelight Hydrangea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
