Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ is a deciduous shrub widely grown for its large upright flower panicles that open a distinctive lime-green color before maturing to creamy white and later soft pink in fall. This panicle hydrangea blooms on new wood from mid to late summer, producing abundant blooms on strong stems that hold the flower heads upright. Its bold flower color and dependable performance make it one of the most popular modern hydrangeas.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 6–8 ft
USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Upright, rounded

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Adaptable; moist, well-drained soil preferred

Water: Medium; benefits from regular moisture during dry periods

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for specimen planting, hedges, mixed shrub borders, and foundation plantings where its lime-green blooms provide strong summer interest. The flower heads are also highly valued for fresh and dried arrangements.

Care:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Because it blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and large flower heads. Mulch to conserve moisture and support root health.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No