5G PW Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Limelight Prime’ – 1013891

Description

The next generation of ‘Limelight’ is here! Introducing Limelight Prime^® hydrangea.

In a very short time, Limelight hydrangea became one of the most popular plants ever – but that doesn’t mean that there wasn’t room for improvement. So we’ve spent years developing this new selection that does everything better than the original, from bud to bloom and beyond. Here’s how Limelight Prime hydrangea is different:

• blooms much earlier, creating a longer display. This is especially valuable in colder climates, where ‘Limelight’ might not bloom until late August.
• bolder, brighter color. As the green blooms age, they develop pink and red tones that are far more vivid and showy than conventional panicle hydrangeas.
• stronger stems. Though strong stems is a crucially important factor in the panicle hydrangeas we select for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, you can count on Limelight Prime to hold its big blooms up all summer long.
• useful smaller size. Limelight Prime reaches a very garden- and landscape-friendly 4-6’/1.2-1.8m tall and 4-5’/1.2-1.5m wide. 

What’s the same? You can count on Limelight Prime hydrangea to produce dozens of big, beautiful, mophead blooms every year, even in cold climates. It also makes a fantastic cut flower, both fresh and dried. And it’s still one of the easiest to grow, most rewarding hydrangeas you can plant. 

 
Long Blooming

Fall InterestDeadheading Not Necessary

Characteristics

Plant Type:Shrub Shrub Type:Deciduous Height Category:Medium Garden Height:48 – 72 Inches 1.2m – 1.8m Spacing:48 – 60 Inches 1.2m – 1.5m Spread:48 – 60 Inches 1.2m – 1.5m Flower Colors:GreenPinkRed Flower Shade:Green, turning bright pink and red shades in fall Foliage Colors:Green Foliage Shade:Green Habit:Upright Container Role:Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerMid SummerLate SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilAlkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantContainerCut FlowerDried FlowerGood for ScreeningLandscapeMass PlantingSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes:

Limelight Prime hydrangea is an excellent choice for a commanding specimen or flowering hedge. It’s also nice as a backdrop for a garden, or as the centerpiece of a perennial or flower garden.

Maintenance Notes:

Prune by cutting back the main branches by one-third in late winter or early spring. You may also prune in late fall, once it has gone completely dormant, if desired – you’ll find more information in our Ultimate Guide to Panicle Hydrangeas. 

Panicle hydrangeas require well-drained soil. As such, we do not recommend amending the soil when you plant them, as explained here. 

Fertilize in early spring (just as the ground begins to thaw in cold climates) if desired, using a granular rose fertilizer. You may fertilize monthly through late July for more rapid growth, but this is not necessary for a healthy, abundantly-blooming plant.

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