A dwarf sport of 'Limelight' with the same lime-green to pink conical heads on a compact frame. Ideal for smaller gardens, borders and large pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Little Lime Hydrangea
Botanically, Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Little Lime Hydrangea
Little Lime 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.
Soil & planting
Little Lime Hydrangea does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Little Lime 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 Little Lime Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Little Lime Hydrangea in the garden
Little Lime Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. 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 Little Lime Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Little Lime Hydrangea
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