Images provided by NetPS Plant Finder Tool
Little Lime Hydrangea
This compact shrub is a smaller form of ‘Limelight’; features large conical flower heads that start chartreuse and change to pink in the cooler, late-season weather, lasting into fall.
Please contact your local store for product availability.
Find a garden center near you.
How to Care for Little Lime Hydrangea
Sunlight: This Hydrangea prefers morning sun to partial shade. Avoid intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Soil: Plant Little Lime Hydrangea in well-drained, fertile soil. A pH of 5.0-6.0 is ideal for blue flowers, while a pH of 6.5-7.5 is ideal for pink flowers.
Water: Little Lime Hydrangeas require consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Water deeply but avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Mulching around the base of the plant can help retain soil moisture.
Fertilizer: Fertilize Little Lime Hydrangea in early spring with a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for hydrangeas. Avoid fertilizing late in the season, as it can encourage new growth that may not harden off before winter.
Pruning: Prune Little Lime Hydrangea immediately after flowering to shape the plant and remove dead or weak branches. Avoid pruning in late summer or fall, as this can stimulate new growth that may not be hardy.
Winter Protection: In colder climates, protect the plant from harsh winter conditions by wrapping it with burlap or frost blankets. Mulching around the base can also help insulate the roots.
Pests and Diseases: Little Lime Hydrangeas are susceptible to pests like aphids and powdery mildew. Monitor your plant regularly and take action to control infestations. Avoid overhead watering, as this can promote fungal diseases.
Species: paniculata
Plant Height: 48 in.
Spread: 48 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: upright spreading
Summer Foliage Color: green
Minimum Sunlight: shade
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
Little Lime Hydrangea features bold conical chartreuse flowers with creamy white overtones at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Little Lime Hydrangea features bold conical chartreuse flowers with creamy white overtones at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Little Lime Hydrangea will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.