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Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

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Overview

The Hydrangea paniculata is a compact deciduous shrub, sold as Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea from Proven Winners®, with lush green foliage and summer panicles that open lime green and blush pink by fall. It grows 3-5 feet tall and wide in a rounded mound. Plant in full sun to part sun with well-drained soil and average water; prune in late winter for fresh flowering wood. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — The Hydrangea paniculata is a compact deciduous shrub
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — sold as Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea from Proven Winners®
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — with lush green foliage and summer panicles that open lime green and blush pink by fall
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — It grows 3-5 feet tall and wide in a rounded mound
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — commonly referred to as Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — valued for bringing the beloved character of ‘Limelight’ into a more garden-friendly scale
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — is a compact deciduous shrub from the Proven Winners® collection
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Its mounded green foliage forms a fresh
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — cone-shaped summer flower panicles that open in a cool lime green
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — luminous against the landscape
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — the blooms take on soft pink and burgundy tones
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — it is notably cold tolerant for a hydrangea and blooms on new wood
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — making it a reliable choice in climates where winter can be unpredictable
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Gardeners often note its long bloom season and dependable performance
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — with some reporting vigorous growth and abundant flowers even in hot
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — south-facing exposures.<br><br>This panicle hydrangea performs best in full sun to part sun
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — with the strongest flowering typically occurring where it receives several hours of direct light
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — It prefers well-drained soil with average moisture
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — especially while establishing
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh stems and a generous set of buds
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — and consider a controlled-release fertilizer in spring for robust growth.<br><br>In design work
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Little Lime® is wonderfully versatile: mass it for a bold
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — use it as a rounded border accent
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — or feature it in a large container as a seasonal thriller

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