Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
- Dwarf version of best-seller 'Limelight'.
- Compact habit won't outgrow its space!
- Big green blooms in summer. Flowers turn pink/red in fall.
- Low maintenance and easy to care for!
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: PP 22,330
Common name: Panicle hydrangea, Peegee hydrangea, Hardy hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) in cool areas; part-sun (4-6 hours sun) in warm climates.
Height x width: 3-5' tall and wide
Flower color: Green, turning to pink-red in autumn
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, fall color, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
Light: plants can take full sun (6+ hrs/day) in cooler areas, but afternoon shade is recommended in warm climates. If your plant frequently wilts in the afternoon even though it was recently watered, or your flowers turn brown quickly, that may indicate the spot is too sunny for it.
Water: Average. Panicle hydrangeas do not tolerate overwatering or poor drainage.
Space: 3 - 5'
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: Panicle hydrangeas are very hardy and easily withstand harsh winters, so need no special care. A good 2-3" layer of mulch helps protect the shallow roots. We recommend pruning in late winter/early spring (see below for more info) but plants can be pruned in late autumn, after they've gone completely dormant, if desired.
Maintenance: Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood; that means they create their flower buds after leafing out in spring, so they can be pruned and will still bloom that season. While pruning is not strictly necessary, it does neaten the plant's appearance and can help develop strongest stems. Simply cut the main stems of the plant back by about one-third its total height in late winter or early spring, removing any thin or spindly or wayward branches as necessary.
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.
A waste of money. Buy it at Lowe’s
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Quart sized ordered, delivered mid-March 2025, these pictures are 5.5 months later. Zone 8, full afternoon sun. Flowering nicely and flowers just starting to get that light blush. They have grown and filled out well. Can't wait for next summer!!
Hoping this plant grows and grows and grows and becomes a beautiful bush with big green flowers on it!
Great plants- one seems to be losing all its leaves. Otherwise, they are looking awesome
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants were in great condition, packaged well and arrived on time.
Bought 2 hydrangeas from GGP...the red oak and this one. They both died in less than 2 weeks even tho I followed instructions to a tee. So disappointed...
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
These were the smallest plants I ever ordered and for $22. I will never order from your company again. I ordered climbing hydrangeas from a different company and they were huge and cost $24. I had no idea these would be so little
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
Rcvd in great shape, very excited to watch these babies grow!
The plant seems fragile, very think stems and branches. I planted it and so far okay. I’ve had it for two weeks now so it’s still adjusting.
A little small this year but I just planted them a couple weeks ago looking forward to next year%21
Very small and fragile. Hoping they make it.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please contact to us to start the claims process if necessary.
I ordered 8 Little Lime Hydrangeas to arrive mid-April (zone 7). They arrived in perfect condition and continue to flourish.
Nice healthy plants, fast delivery. I appreciate being able to purchase smaller plants. I saved on shipping costs and was able to get a few more plants. I will be ordering again!
I received perfect healthy little plants. Very pleased!
Arrived well wrapped and plants are thriving and growing new leaves in the last three weeks since received!
It's small but looks very healthy! Excited to watch it grow!
I ordered Little lime hydrangea along with other plants. I had problems with a couple of them because my shipment was held up for nearly a week by the company that brought it in through to their word they gave me a refund on the plants that did not make it. The little lime hydrangea after babying it for about a week has really taken off in my garden. There’s not any blooms but it has perked up and is growing. I would purchase from this company again, it was not their fault that the company that delivered the plants decided to, not deliver for a week.
We apologize that your plants arrived late! 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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The Little Lime House pants seem to be doing well. Two of the Ruby Slippers died in a few days. The third is hanging on☹️
We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
I just thought The Little Lime HYDRANGEA would have been bigger.
Bought as a gift for my daughter, she said they are beautiful!
It is thriving. A very happy plant. Love it, can hardly wait for next year and seeing it grow and flourish.
My plant is now happily settled in my garden. The plant size may be an issue, but I am satisfied with the quality of the plants and the customer service is excellent. Keep it up. I will still buy from this nursery.
one was fine the other didn’t look real good and after planting, half of it died, the other half looks ok. we just just cut off the dead part.
I planted my plants, and so far they are doing really great! I hope they do well from here on in. No signs of distress. They came packaged really well, and were in great shape! Thank you. Laurie
[email protected] ordered 32 little lime hydrangea. I planted them in the fall. Six did not make it and were replaced immediately. I have been very pleased. Most of them have blossoms and have done beautifully. I would buy from this company again and again.
I was a little nervous to buy online for the first time, but the hydrangeas came pruned and more than doubled in size since I planted them about a month ago. I’m already seeing blooms on some of them! I’ve ordered several times since and have been super happy.
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea
Is a tree hydrangea a different species of plant and how do I find one?
A tree hydrangea is simply a hydrangea that has been trained and pruned into a tree shape. You can choose any hydrangea, but we prefer creating hydrangea trees with panicle hydrangeas because their massive clusters of cone-shaped flowers and taller habits can be formed easily into a tree compared to other types.