Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Panicle Hydrangea

Deciduous Shrub

The panicle blooms of Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' start out chartreuse in mid-summer and develop pink tones as the season progresses. Great as a specimen or in groups as a hedge. Also makes a nice cut or dried flower.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average

Description

Size: 36 - 72 tall x 36 - 60 wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Chartreuse / Lime, Ivory / Cream
Bloom Season: Jul, Aug, Sep, Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Well Behaved / Companionable
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low, medium
Maintenance Tasks: Once-a-Year Care, Prune annually


Suitable Substitutes

Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' | Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

Perfect Partners

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' | Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew
Hosta 'Sagae' | Sagae Hosta

Plant Combos