Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

Limited space shouldn't prevent anyone from enjoying the tried-and-true beauty of a panicle hydrangea - and that's why space-savers like Little Lime hydrangea are so wonderful! Little Lime panicle hydrangea is a dwarf version of 'Limelight', reaching just 3-5' tall and wide. That makes it the perfect plant for flower gardens, landscapes, low hedges, and screening off air conditions, utility boxes, and the like. It boasts big green cone-shaped blooms on strong stems, and they age to a nice red-pink.  We love to combine both 'Limelight' (or the improved Limelight Prime hydrangea) and Little Lime to create a theme-and-variation-type composition in the garden or landscape. It's a really beautiful and useful plant! What makes Little Lime different from other panicle hydrangeas? Dwarf habit takes up a fraction of the space of conventional varieties Green blooms age to a nice bright pink-red Details: Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' pp#22,330, cbr#3914 Hardiness: USDA zones 3-8 Height + width: 3-5' Light: Full to part sun Soil: Any well-drained soil will do. Though dry conditions are unlikely to harm an established plant, prolonged drought will cause flowers to brown and wilt instead of develop a good pink color. Pruning: Blooms on new wood; prune back by one-third in late winter/early spring for better habit and a slight improvement in stem strength. Water: Average water needs. Does not tolerate wet conditions. Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired. Bloom time: Summer Bloom color: The color the blooms turn is a genetic trait that develops with the natural aging of the cells in the florets, and is not influenced by any condition in the soil, like pH level. You can’t change panicle hydrangeas’ color by treating with aluminum sulfate or planting in acidic soil – they will always stay in the pink/red range. Uses: Dwarf panicle hydrangeas like Little Lime are ideal for landscaping small spaces and smaller homes, bringing major impact despite their small size. They can also be planted as a low hedge, foundation plant, flower/perennial garden component, or intermixed with their larger counterparts, Limelight Prime hydrangea and 'Limelight' for a varied but cohesive look.