Key Facts:
Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’
Common Name: Limelight Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea family)
Height: 6-8 feet at maturity
Spread: 6-8 feet
Flower Color: Starts lime green, transitioning to creamy white, then pinkish-red
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
Growth Habit: Upright, with large, cone-shaped flower clusters
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Uses: Garden borders, foundation plantings, specimen plantings
Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and disease-resistant
Why You Will Love Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight Hydrangea brings a dramatic flair to your garden with its enormous, lime-green blooms that evolve into a beautiful spectrum of creamy white and pinkish-red. Its substantial size and long-lasting flowers create a stunning focal point, while its strong stems ensure that the blooms stay upright and attractive. Ideal for adding color and structure to garden borders, foundation plantings, or as a standout specimen, Limelight Hydrangea is easy to grow and maintain. Its ability to thrive in various soil and light conditions, combined with its extended blooming season, makes it a favorite choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces with a vibrant and reliable flowering shrub.
Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight Hydrangea is a popular deciduous shrub renowned for its large, striking flower clusters and versatile growth. This variety of Hydrangea paniculata grows to about 6-8 feet in height and spread, making it a substantial presence in the garden. The plant is known for its enormous, cone-shaped blooms that start as lime green and gradually turn to creamy white and then to pinkish-red as they mature. Blooming from mid-summer to fall, Limelight Hydrangea offers extended visual interest. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including well-drained and moist soils. The plant is also known for its strong stems, which support the large flower clusters effectively.
