Limelight HydrangeaHydrangea paniculata "Limelight"

A hardy, single or multistem deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit of growth. An early blooming hydrangea, with a longer bloom time than many other hydrangeas. Large cone-shaped blooms start out bright green and then turn to a mix of pink burgundy and green as they mature. Blooms from mid-summer to late fall. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new blooms to form. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Blooms on old wood. Features dark green foliage throughout the season, turning to a yellow color in fall.

Features:

• Medium size shrub
• Medium growth rate
• Yellow fall color
• General garden use
• Accent/mass planting
• Cut or dried flowers

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a partial sun to full shade location
• Requires average to moist conditions and should not be allowed to dry out
• Consider applying a thick mulch around root zone to insulate in exposed or cooler locations
• Will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution

Maintenance:

• Occasional maintenance
• Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed