'Limelight' Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
- Humongous, football-sized blooms last over 16 weeks!
- Bright green flowers transition to white and pink as seasons change.
- Perfect hydrangea for long-flowering hedges & privacy screens.
- Incredibly popular hydrangea from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 12,874
Common name: Panicle hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8' x 6-8'
Flower color: Green turning to pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, drought tolerant, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Background, foundation planting, 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: 6 - 8 ft.
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: Limelight panicle hydrangea blooms on new wood. In late winter or early spring, prune limelight hydrangea 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.
We planted these last year and kept them watered in a sunny, well-draining location. They bloomed the first year! They are currently about 2-feet tall and we're looking forward to see what the 2nd year brings.
Received on time! Healthy, full plants packaged with care! Looking forward to seeing them grow!
The plants appeared healthy and are growing beautifully. Best place to buy plants! Thank you.
I think I have purchased 10 hydrangeas from you guys. All are well but one. I plan to see about a refund on it. Otherwise. ...they are fantastic!
Hello! We are sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your hydrangea. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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I received 8 of these panicles. They were tiny and full of brown spots when they arrived. I immediately emailed customer service with photos and was told the brown spots were not fungus, but “bruised” from the shipping and that I would not receive a refund for any of the spotted plants as there was evidence of new growth. I went ahead and planted. They have indeed continued to grow, however, two months later, I can confirm the leaves were infected with a fungus, “anthracnose”. This fungus quickly spreads and kills infected plants. The bottom leaves have completely died and dropped. The new growth is now spotting with the same brown spots and dying. Unfortunately I’m going to need to throw away to keep them from infecting the other plants in my garden. Not thrilled! Would not recommend ordering from this company as they don’t live up to their refund “guarantee”. Please save your money and buy from a local nursery instead.
Hello! I was able to reference your conversation with our customer service team. As Sarah mentioned, 'You are under warranty for 60 days from the date of delivery so please let us know if your plants do not recover and we will be happy to send you replacements or issue you a refund.' We never received any follow up from you to stand by our warranty. You can send us updated photos to [email protected].
Happy Gardening!
One died right away. I waited to put my claim in to make sure the rest were going to do well. They're doing wonderful. I was very impressed by the way they packed these planis when they arrived. I'm not going to take a star off for the one that died. I'm going to trust that they will replace that. But I bought twenty four limelight hydrangeas. And all but one are doing beautiful. If you scan the code that comes on the plant card that is attached to the plant. There is even better instructions. I followed them exactly. Great job stop great garden plants. I will do business with you again. THANK YOU!
I ordered 3 to grow a hedge, they’re doing so great I just ordered 2 more! I am shocked from how much they’ve grown in 2 months!! 🤩 Best garden purchase this year!! It starts small but takes off QUICK!!!
I’d like a replacement. It is much smaller than the others I ordered. I ordered one more to complete my hedge and it is really not doing well.
Hello! We're sorry that you're disappointed in your hydrangea. Please email pictures to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Plants are growing really well and we anticipate their beautiful flower blooms real soon!
I ordered 16 quart size Limelight hydrangeas for a hedge. They arrived in beautiful condition. Once planted they took off. I am so excited to see how they will grow this year.
Bought 3 hydrangeas in the 1 gallon size. Have been burned many times with plants that were roots and not much more than a stub. Found great garden and decided to try one more time. I was BLOWN away by the size and fullness of the plants. Maybe I got lucky and the timing was right but these are full bodied plants with too many leaves to count! Also got a fox glove that was very healthy looking. Will order again...
My limelight hydrangeas have taken off so well! They shipped really quickly and arrived in great shape. I was able to plant them about 4-5 days later. Honestly the soil where they were placed was a little iffy- lots of red ga dirt so I wasn’t sure if they would even grow. They had a few small blooms late last year but this year they are all beginning to bloom beautifully. These pictures were both taken a year apart. Can’t wait to see how they look in a few weeks once they’re fully bloomed!
I got this guy in March (1 qt size) and he has grown many new branches. He gets late afternoon sun. Planted direct in the ground in clay soil with a little mulch around base. If your on the fence, I say go for it. They ship with care.
I ordered this hydrangea last fall. She’s growing a lot this spring. Can’t wait to see her blooming!
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback! We're so happy to hear your hydrangea is doing so well. Happy gardening!
Ordered two sets of these. The first set came healthy and is thriving once planted. The second set arrived a little scraggly and is struggling once planted. I hope they recover and take off.
I have been buying from Great Garden for 2 years. This last purchase wad amazing. I bought 15 of yhese lovely “Limelight’s. They were healthy and full. I am looking forward to see these magnificent bushes grow..
The plants were small when they arrived but they seem to be doing well in their new home. Hopeful to see how they continue to grow!
Have ordered several times from here and everything is packed securely and arrives in great time and condition
.plants all arrived in good shape but none had blooms
They are all planted and look healthy but I am sure, blooms won't occur until next year. I can't wait to serbthem all grow and bloom.
Hello! Thankfully, it’s completely normal for your hydrangea to lose its foliage and go dormant as winter approaches. Once spring returns, your hydrangea should bounce right back to life! If you have other questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected] for more help.
Arrived healthy and is growing
The plant arrived in good shape. And was reasonably fast shipping.
Well packaged, plants very healthy.