BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available summer 2012

Description

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' has huge, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer. These can last for more then a month and during this time the bracts fade to cream with a hint of pink as they age. A stunning addition to nearly any garden and particularly suitable for sunny borders or woodland planting.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

Features

• Common name: Panicle Hydrangea.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August - September.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized, branching shrub.
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft) if left unpruned. (up to 1.2 m if pruned yearly)
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft) if left unpruned. (up to 1.2 m if pruned yearly)
• Pruning: Prune back to a bud, 30 - 40 cm above the ground each March. This will keep the plant from getting to large and increase the size of the flower heads.