Limelight Prime Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)

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Hortensia paniculé ‘Limelight Prime’ (Hydrangea paniculata)

Hydrangeaceae

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Common namePanicle hydrangea

FamilyHydrangeaceae

GenusHydrangea

Speciespaniculata

CultivarLimelight Prime

Plant typeOrnamental shrub

Botanical nameHydrangea paniculata

Limelight Prime® panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) produces large lime-green flower heads that develop pink and red tones as they age. Compared with the original Limelight hydrangea, this selection blooms earlier and has a more compact habit. Its upright growth and strong stems suit flowering hedges, mixed borders and specimen plantings, while the blooms can be used fresh or dried.

Allow approximately 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) in height and 4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m) in spread at maturity, depending on growing conditions. Choose full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil. Water the root ball at planting, then check soil moisture during establishment and dry spells without keeping the roots waterlogged. Container-grown plants need enough root space and winter protection suited to your Canadian location.

Limelight Prime flowers on new wood. In late winter or early spring, before growth resumes, shorten the main branches by about one-third and remove dead wood. When comparing Limelight and Limelight Prime hydrangeas, consider mature size and bloom timing: Prime offers a smaller footprint and an earlier display.