Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
A Proven Winners™ selection, ‘Limelight’ hydrangea is a hardy, easy-care shrub with stunning 6–12” blooms that change color through the seasons. Flowers emerge white, shift to bright lime-green in summer, then turn pink and burgundy in fall before drying to beige for winter interest. Its foliage also takes on a rich red hue in autumn.
Versatile and reliable, it’s perfect for hedges, specimen plantings, and containers. A florist favorite, its blooms are excellent fresh or dried.
Why grow ‘Limelight’ hydrangea?
- Unique, ever-changing flower color.
- Thrives in cold climates and blooms every year.
- Low-maintenance and long-lived.
Plant in well-drained soil with full sun in cooler areas and afternoon shade in warmer ones. Prune by cutting back one-third in early spring and apply a woody plant fertilizer for best results.
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Limelight Hydrangea
Zones: 3 to 9
Height: 6-8 ft
Width: 6-8 ft
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Soil: Well-Draining
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer through Fall
Tolerance: Heat, Drought, Cold