Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Description

Potted Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Common Name: Limelight Hydrangea
Other names: Hydrangea paniculata 'Zwijnenburg'
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Ultimate height 1.5–2.5 meters, Ultimate spread 1.5–2.5 meters

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Delivery

Delivery info: Available for delivery nationwide

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Characteristics

Mature Size: 1.5–2.5 meters tall and wide
Evergreen or deciduous: Deciduous
What position does it like: Full sun to partial shade
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Upright and spreading
Hardy or not Hardy: Hardy (H5)
Diseases: Susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds, and honey fungus

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for flower borders, beds, cottage gardens, and informal landscapes

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Characteristics

Preferred planting aspect: West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, or North-facing
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, Hardy (H5)
Fast or slow Growing: Moderate growth rate
Pruning advice: Prune in late winter or early spring

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - Planting Instructions in an Irish climate

Planting Time: Anytime during the growing season
Trench Preparation: Ensure soil is moist but well-drained, and enriched with organic matter
Positioning of Plants: Choose a location with partial shade or full sun if soil remains reliably moist
Plant Spacing: Space plants 1.5–2.5 meters apart
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Facts About Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators
Susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale, and vine weevil
Wear gloves and protective equipment when handling due to skin allergen properties