Limelight Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: Red
Fruit: N/A
Habit/Form: Rounded
​Uses: Mixed borders, hedges, cut flowers

Zone Hardiness: 4 - 8
Plant Height: 6 - 8 ft
Plant Width: 5 - 8 ft
Light: Sun/part shade
​Growth Rate: Fast

Limelight hydrangea is a patented hydrangea cultivar with dramatic blooms that range from lime green to creamy white to dusty rose and even burgundy during a long flowering season from July through September. It can be a shrub or a small tree. It was bred from paniculata hydrangeas, whose name refers to the shape of the flower trusses. Huge, conical flowers up to 6"-12" long. The leaves of this hardy shrub also feature attractive fall foliage, becoming tinged with deep red. This color show is as elegant and thrilling as it is reliable and looks great in a variety of landscape design styles. The flowers also look very nice in the vase as cut flowers, and can be dried for long-lasting decor. Wait until they start to turn blush pink before cutting them for drying. Hydrangeas in general prefer a rich, well-drained soil. Unlike other hydrangea types, the soil pH does not affect Limelight's bloom color. Best if prune in late winter or early spring. Blooms occur on the current season's growth, ensuring reliable pruning. This shrub is winter hardy, tolerates, heat, humidity, salt, and thrives in urban conditions.  In our area, paniculata hydrangeas can take full sun.​