Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m or more
Width - 1.5m or more
Location - The Wedding Ring Border

Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with finely toothed margins. Large, dense flowerheads are composed of many sterile florets that are pale green at first and turn creamy white. The flowers develop dusky pink tones with age. The flowers are held in panicles atop upright stems and are produced from mid-summer into mid-autumn, but will remain attractive on the plant into winter. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.

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Flower:

Large, dense flowerheads have many sterile florets that are pale green initially, turn white after opening, and then develop dusky pink hues with age. The florets are held in pyramidal panicles atop upright stems and are produced from July into October, but will remain attractive on the plant into winter.

Flower colour: Green, white, pink

Flower shape: Sterile florets held in panicles

Flowering time: July, August, September, October

Foliage:

Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape and have serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright branches.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Ovate to oval

Poison Information:

May cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation of this plant for sale is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. The flowers are produced on the current season's growth.