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Hydrangea pan. 'Limelight' / Stem / 5L / 60Cm
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Large lime-green flower panicles
- Strong upright standard form
- Long flowering season
- Excellent autumn colour
- Winter interest from dried flower heads
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a stunning deciduous shrub supplied here in an elegant standard form. Known for its striking floral display, it produces large panicles of lime-green flowers from July through to October, which gradually age to creamy white and soft pink. As the growing season draws to a close, its mid-green foliage turns a charming yellow in autumn, providing seasonal interest right through to the cooler months. The dried flower heads also remain attractive into the winter, making this standard shrub a wonderful structural feature for borders, patios and small to medium-sized gardens.
Why We Love It
- Spectacular lime-green flower heads that transition to white and pink.
- Elegant standard form creates an immediate architectural feature.
- Long flowering season lasting from mid-summer into autumn.
- Foliage provides pleasant yellow autumn colour before dropping for winter.
- Dried blooms offer wonderful winter interest in the garden.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Foliage | Mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn |
| Flowers | Large panicles of lime-green flowers ageing to creamy white and soft pink |
| Flowering Period | July through to October |
| Growth Habit | Strong upright standard form |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained soil; suitable for clay, loam, sand and chalk |
| Mature Height | Approximately 2 to 2.5m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 1.5 to 2m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. A sunny spot will encourage the strongest flower colours. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Provide moderate, consistent moisture. Water thoroughly during dry spells, particularly for container-grown specimens. |
| Soil | Grow in moist but well-drained soil spanning clay, loam, sand or chalk textures. |
| Mulching | Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve moisture around the root zone. |
| Pruning | Prune in February or March following pruning group 3 guidelines to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant blooms. |
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Patio containers
- Garden borders
- Small to medium-sized gardens
- Architectural focal points
Good to Know
- This plant is supplied as a standard shrub in a 5L pot with a supplied height of 60cm on the stem.
- Toxicity: Toxic if ingested.
- Pet safety: Considered toxic to cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' |
|---|---|
| Format | Standard shrub in 5L pot |
| Supplied Height | 60 CM STEM |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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