Hydrangea p. Limelight® (PP2874) is a fast-growing, upright deciduous shrub celebrated for its dense, cone-shaped flower panicles and striking mixed yellow and green fall foliage. The large 8-inch blooms of Hydrangea p. Limelight® open white, mature to lime green, and gradually develop rose-pink tones before fading to beige, creating a dynamic color display throughout the season. Blooming from summer into fall, Hydrangea p. Limelight® attracts butterflies and pollinators, adding movement and life to garden beds, borders, or containers. Ideal for partial sun, this hardy shrub thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Gardeners appreciate Hydrangea p. Limelight® for its reliable growth, extended bloom season, and multi-seasonal color, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for both formal and naturalistic landscapes. Its bold flowers and dense habit provide lasting visual interest in any garden.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia and Russia
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Height:
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6' - 8'
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Spread:
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6' - 8’
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Spacing:
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7’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White/Green/Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Itea, Astilbe
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Hydrangea paniculata Limelight kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs Balodis, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea paniculata Limelight 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown