Hydrangea paniculata Limelight Prime®

Blooming earlier than the popular Limelight hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata Limelight Prime® is a bushy, deciduous shrub boasting a profusion of large panicles from mid-summer to fall. Held upright on strong stems, the blossoms change color as they mature, gradually turning from vivid lime green in mid-summer to bubblegum pink in late summer and then rich, punch pink as the season progresses. Adding lasting summer color to the garden, this hardy hydrangea is perfect for garden borders and patio containers. Limelight Prime hydrangea is an improved, more refined Limelight with darker, healthier-looking foliage, stronger stems, and a more compact growth habit.

• Grows with an upright rounded habit to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
• Performs best in sun to partial shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Afternoon shade in hot summer climates is recommended.
• Easy-to-grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil PH.
• Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic summer blooms, in front of walls, fences, taller shrubs, and trees. Great for city gardens, cottage gardens, or containers. Panicles may be cut for fresh arrangements or for drying.
• Best if pruned back in late winter or early spring. Blooms occur on the current season’s growth, ensuring reliable flowering.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings.
• Hydrangea paniculata species is native to southern and eastern China, Korea, Japan, and Russia.
• Foliage can aggravate skin allergies. Mild stomach upset is possible if ingested.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.