Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch'®

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch'®
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Little Lime Punch’®
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime Punch’® is a compact and very colorful shrub hydrangea, recognized for the spectacular evolution of its blooms and its dense, well-balanced habit. This variety is distinguished by its full, conical panicles that open brilliant lime green, then successively evolve to white, vibrant pink, and rosy red hues at the end of the season, creating a very dynamic multicolored effect. Its overall habit is compact, rounded, and robust, with a silhouette often as wide as it is tall, making it ideal for foreground beds, decorative borders, and container planting. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Little Lime Punch’® flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming every summer, even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage perfectly highlights the gradual transformation of the flowers. Very decorative and easy to integrate, it is an excellent choice for residential gardens seeking color and visual impact.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July to October
Flower color
Red
Fruiting
Dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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