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Hydrangea pan. 'Magical Lime Sparkle / Struik / 3L
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Lime Sparkle'
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Long-flowering decorative panicles from summer into autumn
- Stunning colour evolution from lime-green through cream to pink
- Compact, bushy and upright deciduous habit
- Ideal for smaller gardens, borders and patio containers
- Excellent for cutting and wildlife support
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Lime Sparkle' is a charming and compact deciduous shrub prized for its long-lasting, multi-coloured flower panicles. Emerging in summer with vibrant lime-green tones, the blooms gradually transition through creamy white to rich pink as the season progresses, providing exceptional seasonal interest from July right through to October. Featuring a neat, upright and bushy habit, this reliable shrub is exceptionally well-suited to smaller garden spaces, borders and patio containers, bringing elegant structure and reliable colour to the Irish garden.
Why We Love It
- Fascinating colour changes from lime-green to pink offer months of vibrant display.
- Compact and bushy habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces and patio containers.
- Long-flowering period spans from mid-summer deep into autumn.
- Provides wonderful support for pollinators when in bloom.
- Cut flowers can be harvested for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Lime Sparkle' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colours | Cream, pink, green, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright and compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 80 cm |
| Mature Spread | 80 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loamy, clay or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and well-drained, moist conditions. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Keep soil moist and water regularly during dry spells, especially when grown in a container. |
| Pruning | Prune in March following Pruning Group 4 guidelines. Deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders
- Patio containers
- Small gardens
- Informal hedging
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
- Provides attractive support for pollinators during the flowering season.
- Suitable for coastal gardens and tolerates diverse soil conditions.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
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- shrub
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