Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea
Shrub
- Soft lime-green blooms last for weeks!
- Compact mound habit, only growing 3-4 feet.
- Elegant cut flowers last for over 12 days.
- Perfect for containers and small spaces.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 30,431
Common name: Smooth hydrangea, native hydrangea, hardy hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' x 3-4'
Flower color: White, light green
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer through fall
Features: Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Background, container planting, foundation planting, low hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun). It especially enjoys morning sun and afternoon shade.
Water: Water to keep soil moist, but not wet. Intolerant of drought, so don't allow the soil to dry out.
Spacing: 3 feet
Fertilizing: It is generally unnecessary, but you can fertilize once in spring if soils are deficient or growth is slow.
Winterizing: Remove and destroy any fallen foliage that was infected by powdery mildew. Spread a layer of mulch around the plant for added protection.
Maintenance & pruning: This variety blooms on new wood. In late winter or early spring, cut stems back by about one-third their total height, which builds a strong woody base while also encouraging abundant new growth for lots of flowers and a lush, full look.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I'm so pleased with my Invincibelle Limetta hydrangeas. I love hydrangeas and wanted some to form a hedge in front of my brick house. So few colors look good with the orange-red of the brick so I ended up choosing Limettas. I bought my first few 4 years ago and they have performed brilliantly. They are a show-stopper that I look forward to every summer. This spring I bought a few more to plant on the other side of my house. Though the plants were not as large as what you might find in a garden center, they were healthy. Then we got a cold night that caused some of the new plants to wither, but Great Garden Plants quickly replaced them. The new babies have grown and even started blooming before my mature shrubs. (Both babies & 4 year old plants are pictured).
I bought a few dozen of these last year here in zone 7a New York
to line the borders of my long straight driveway. They have grown so lush and beautiful --easily beyond double the size I originally got them. I now purchased a few more to extend the hedges this year. They are everything you want from a perennial...no heavy maintenance, no flopping, beautiful white blooms that turn chartreuse and delicately dry to still provide structure and pretty dry blooms into the fall season. And then the best part--no heavy pruning required! They truly deliver in performance. I highly recommend!
All the plants are so pretty. Thank you so much for the fast shipping. I love everything. I will be ordering again.
I was displeased with my plant. The leaves were torn and withered. I was able to bring it back but won’t be ordering from this website again.
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Love hydrangeas!
I have a bunch of Limettas from Great Garden Plants. It is the longest blooming hydrangea in my garden. It thrives in sun or shade, wet or dry. I don't have it on irrigation. It is super low maintenance, fast growing, and performs like a champ no matter what.
I was hesitant to order in June, but the plants came in quickly and are still looking great. Now I’m tempted to order in July!
It has taken off and has doubled in size since being planted. It was a bit small but is doing fine now. I will order from this vendor again. Love that they arrive in containers and not as bare root.
have not taken off
Do they bloom on new wood
Hi there! Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea does bloom on new wood.
Can hydrangea be planted in November
Hello! Fall is a great time to plant. However, if you are within six weeks of getting the first hard frost of fall in your area (when the ground freezes and becomes unworkable), then it's a good idea to wait until spring to plant. Check out our blog for more guidance on fall planting: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/
Do the flowers start lime green and end a green ? How long do the individual flower heads stay white ?
The flowers start white and change to lime green once the flower is fully opened.
I live in Western Washington whither lots of hot sun will these make it here
Yes, Hydrangeas do well in full sun. Be sure the shrub is watered frequently during these high heat times and use a layer of mulch to help with this.