Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4-8
Mature Size: 6 to 8 feet high and wide . Can be pruned for size or trained into a small tree. (Prune in early spring)
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Period of Bloom: Late July/August Through Autumn
At first glace, H. paniculata ‘Limelight’ appears to be another well behaved hydrangea that’s easy to grow, not particular about soil or water and hardy no matter what winter throws its way, from Zones 4-8. Not bad for a landscape specimen. But ‘Limelight’ goes one step further when it bursts into bright green blossoms in the heat of the summer. Large, soft green flowers make a wonderful accent for the golds and blues of late summer. The flower heads range from 10-12 inches long and are held upright on the shrub. As the blossoms age they change to a rich, deep pink. The combination of deep pink and soft green on the same shrub is a garden in itself. Soil pH will not affect the knockout colors. As with most hydrangeas, they also make an excellent cut or dried flower. ‘Limelight’ should be widely available in Spring 2005. Check here to find a retailer near you. H. paniculata ‘Limelight’ is a Proven WinnerR. Proven Winners is an international marketing cooperative of plant propagators, develop new, high performing, hybrid varieties. The plants are extensively trialed and the top performers are put on the market with the Proven WinnerR label. For even more hydrangea drama, check out H. macrophylla ‘Lady in Red’.
