Little Lime Punch® Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
- Enjoy large panicle-shaped flowerheads displaying white, pink, & red tones all in one bloom!
- Small, useful habit makes it perfect for any sized landscape.
- Blooms emerge the same classic green you love in Little Lime® & Limelight hydrangeas.
- Zones 3-9, sun to part sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 33,207
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 white and pink-red
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, Proven Winners, fall color, dry soils, 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.
My hydrangeas came through just as described. They adjusted pretty well from delivery to planted. They’re standing strong and I can already see new growth. Patiently waiting for them to flower.
My plant did not survive. It died soon after planting.
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
Arrived in great shape for next spring
Plants are beautiful! Can’t wait to see what next year brings! Very happy!
They are beautiful
Arrived in perfect condition!
Plants are beautiful. They arrived in perfect condition. I will definitely order from you again.
Shipped with FEDEX and packaged nicely
Little Lime Punch® Panicle Hydrangea
Planted the 3 Hydrangeas and so far they are thriving. Packaging was great the plants arrived in good shape.
I guess it’s my fault for not realizing what I was ordering, but my hydrangea was so small, it’s going to take years for
it to grow to a normal size. I was shocked and not very happy…
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.
Ordered a fairly expensive amount of these and other varieties and they are just too small. Nursed them over the summer without success. I’d recommend a larger specimen from a local store. Very disappointed overall.
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.
Plant was delivered in great shape even with the heat in Texas recommend to all
The plants arrived sooner than I expected, and we were away. I was afraid they would be dead when I unboxed them, but most still looked great. A few that had dried out recovered nicely one planted in the garden. Looking forward to flowering nicely next summer.
Arrived healthy!
They’re in fine enough shape but really small plants for this price. I was thinking one gallon instead of one quart so that’s on me but it just seems like very poor value.
We're sorry that you're disappointed with your order. We can assure you that our plants come shipped with robust, healthy root systems in order to have a smooth transfer into your garden. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. Please visit our plant sizes page for more details!
I purchased (2) Little Lime Punch Hydrangeas & (2) Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon and Fairytrail Bride hydrangea. Arrived in good condition and in good time. Now just waiting for them to grow. Will be order more plants soon. Waiting on a sale lol
I ordered five plants. They looked okay when they arrived-a bit shaken up but I thought they would be alright. Four out of the five look good but one is pretty much dead. These plants are expensive and I don’t think I will order again if I pay for five only get four. Disappointed!
The Hydrangea's were delivered just as you said. They arrived safe and so far are doing fine. Even though we have been in a drought, they received a nice drink twice a day. And since we have been receiving rain every day, we are allowing God to water them for us. So far they seem to be very pleased to be growing in Virginia.
I received two very healthy plants. They came with full green leaves. I will definitely purchase plants again.
Thank you
Little Lime Punch® Panicle Hydrangea
Plants arrived somewhat worse for the wear. Two of the three were reasonably packaged, the third had major damage to one of its main branches. I was worried about their survival, but with TLC they are putting on new growth/should survive
I am a first time customer and this hydrangea is one of three I had ordered. It was a little fella when I received it but once planted it has flourished. I am definitely satisfied and will order again.
They arrived right on time and beautifully! They are small but I got them in the ground a month ago so they have had time to get rooted before going dormant. Lots of rain so they will be happy in spring.
Looks great. Just hope it makes it through a NDak winter. I mulched it. Covered it with leaves
Plant arrived quickly and healthy!
I ordered several different plants all but 2 are doing well. Sent pics of the dead ones and was sent substitutes no problem. Well packaged and protected for shipping - nice getting growing plants and not just roots. Thank you.
The hydrangeas arrived in great shape. Loads of leaves and appeared very healthy. I watered immediately and placed all four in full shade. Within a day or two half the leaves started to wilt and fall off. By the 5-6th day all the leaves were off and the shrub was bare. Mind you, the day time temp in N. Texas was 95°+ since mid June.
I watered the 4 shrubs every morning and noticed the start of new growth on 3 of the 4 shrubs after a week or so (one did not make it). I've since put the remaining 3 in the bay window of the kitchen (early morning sun) and plan to put them in the ground in mid to late October.
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. We're happy to hear the plants arrived safely to you. In regards to the hydrangea that did not make it, please email a photo 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!
Is it too late to plant these in northern ohio
Fall is a great time for planting, especially if you live in a warmer zone! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. If you are not sure when your average first frost is, you can find out more in our gardening article here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/