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Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

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Overview

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight Prime' is an upright deciduous shrub with bold green panicles that mature to vivid pink and red in late summer. It grows 4-6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, with strong stems and a compact habit. Plant in sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water; it suits borders, containers, and cut flowers. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — It grows 4-6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, with strong stems and a compact habit
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — then mature into bright pink and red shades as the season deepensLimelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Part of the Proven Winners® collectionLimelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — upright deciduous shrub that brings luminous summer color and sturdy architecture to the gardenLimelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — well-drained soil and moderate water; it suits bordersLimelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Plant in sun to part sun with averageLimelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — and more vivid seasonal color+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — It grows 4-6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, with strong stems and a compact habit
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — then mature into bright pink and red shades as the season deepens
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — upright deciduous shrub that brings luminous summer color and sturdy architecture to the garden
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — well-drained soil and moderate water; it suits borders
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Plant in sun to part sun with average
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — and more vivid seasonal color
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — commonly referred to as Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Its generous flower panicles open in fresh green tones
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — it builds on the beloved character of classic ‘Limelight’ with earlier bloom
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — The effect is lush but polished
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — cool and crisp against clean green foliage
Limelight Prime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — The Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight Prime'

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