Deciduous Shrub – Limelight Hydrangea

Limelight Hydrangea 

Botanical name: hydrangea paniculata ‘limelight’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height with up to a 5 ft spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 7-9 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring during dormancy to encourage larger blooms 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer 

Landscape use: 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: long lasting blooms

Watering instructions: water when the top layer of soil begins to dry 

Fertilizing instructions : use a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month starting in the early spring through the summer months 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, liriope, shasta daisy, russian sage 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no