Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Lime Sparkle'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Lime Sparkle'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea 'Lime Sparkle'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Lime Sparkle’ is a compact, vibrant shrub hydrangea, prized for its fresh, highly decorative lime-green blooms. This variety is distinguished by its well-proportioned conical panicles, which open a bright lime green before slowly transitioning to creamy white, sometimes with a slight pink blush at the end of the season. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and rounded, with a silhouette slightly wider than tall, making it perfectly suited for front-of-border plantings, decorative edging, and container cultivation. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Lime Sparkle’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent blooming every summer, even after harsh winters. The deciduous, medium green foliage highlights the brightness of the flowers and maintains an attractive appearance throughout the season. Original and easy to incorporate, it brings freshness and brightness to northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, flowering shrub fertilizer
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Lime green fading to creamy white
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded, and dense shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Width
4–4.5 ft (1.2–1.4 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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