Common Name: Little Lime® Hydrangea
Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' PP22,330
Brand: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
Description:
A compact version of the beloved ‘Limelight’ hydrangea, Little Lime® delivers bold seasonal impact in a smaller, space-saving package. Lime green flowers bloom on sturdy stems in early to mid-summer, then transition to shades of rich pink and burgundy through fall. Perfectly sized for containers or tight borders, this hardy and award-winning shrub blooms reliably on new wood—even after harsh winters.
Care Tips:
- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and promote new blooms.
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Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, controlled-release fertilizer.
- Supplemental liquid feed in midsummer can boost performance.
- Requires well-drained soil and average moisture.
- Soil pH does not affect bloom color.
Mature Height: 3 to 5 feet
Mature Width: 3 to 5 feet
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun (4–6+ hours)
Cold Hardiness Zone: Zones 3–9
Habit: Mounded, compact form
Foliage: Green, turning soft yellow in fall
Flower: Lime green blooms mature to pink and burgundy. Blooms on new wood from early summer through fall
pH: Adaptable to acidic, neutral, and alkaline soils. Note: pH does not affect bloom color.
Landscape Uses:
- Borders and foundation plantings
- Containers and small garden beds
- Mass plantings or low hedges
- Cut or dried flower arrangements
- Cottage, urban, and pollinator gardens
