Little Lime Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Little Lime'

Foliage:  Green
Fall Foliage: Red
Fruit: N/A
Habit/Form: Upright, rounded
​Uses: Borders, cut flowers, accent, massing

Zone Hardiness: 3 - 8 
Plant Height: 3 - 5 ft
Plant Width: 3 -5 ft
Light: Sun 
​Growth Rate: Medium

The 'Little Lime' hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a patented cultivar that is a dwarf variety of the 'Limelight' hydrangea. It maintains a compact and manageable size and adds a visual "wow" factor when loaded with large flowers. Panicle hydrangeas bear conical clusters of flower petals, blooming from mid-summer until fall. 'Little Lime' has oval green foliage and produces tightly packed green panicles in the summer. The chartreuse blooms brighten to a soft white, then turn rosy pink and finally burgundy as they age, extending the show into the fall. Another nice feature of 'Little Lime' is the sturdy, branching stems that hold the flower heads upright with little drooping. It blooms on new wood, so it is best to prune in late winter or early spring. This shrub is winter hardy, tolerates heat, humidity, salt, and thrives in urban conditions. The soil pH does not affect the bloom color. Attracts butterflies and bees. In our area, paniculata hydrangeas can take full sun.
Also known as 'Jane'.