How big does a limelight hydrangea get?

Where is the best place to plant a limelight hydrangea?

full sun
Limelight Hydrangeas perform best in locations that get full sun or at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. In warmer climates, it is best to provide afternoon shade. In colder climates, the more sun the plant gets the better.

How big does a limelight hydrangea get?

6 to 8 feet
When fully mature, Limelight reaches 6 to 8 feet in height and spread, with reliable lime-green blooms year after year throughout those growing zones. As fall arrives, Limelight blossoms begin to take on shades of pink.

How long does it take for a limelight hydrangea to mature?

It can take about 4 to 5 years for limelight hydrangeas to reach their full size, depending on the conditions.

What can you plant next to Limelight hydrangeas?

Azaleas, hollies, yews, mahonia, gardenia, loropetalum and boxwood shrubs will look good planted in front of hydrangeas. Azaleas blossoms will provide early color. You can select your favorite blossom color since the azalea blooms will have faded before your hydrangea is flowering.

When should you plant limelight hydrangea?

The ideal times to plant Limelight hydrangea trees are early spring or fall. We recommend taking these steps when planting: Choose a sheltered planting site that receives full sun in cool climates or partial sun in warm climates.

Are Limelight hydrangeas fast growing?

The Limelight is considered one of the easiest hydrangea to grow, and it grows fast- really fast. The ones I planted three years ago are over 6 feet tall now. They flourish in a variety of lighting. They produce so many flowers that you can cut to your hearts content.

Will limelight hydrangea grow in shade?

‘Limelight’ is a speedy grower that will top out at 6 to 8 feet so be sure to give it plenty of room. Choose a site that has light shade to partial sun. Too much shade will result in reduced bloom production. In cool climates you can even plant ‘Limelight’ in full sun.

How long do Limelight hydrangeas live?

Hydrangeas are long-lived shrubs, sometimes living for up to 50 years if properly cared for. They enjoy morning sun but afternoon shade, and they need frequent watering during the growing season. Prune them in the fall after the blooms fade so they can grow on strong stems the following summer.

What is the most shade tolerant hydrangea?

Oakleaf hydrangeas are the best choice for shady conditions. They earn the name from their dramatic oak-shaped leaves! It’s easy to enjoy oakleaf hydrangeas in all four seasons with fuzzy spring buds, giant flowers in summer, vibrant fall foliage, and peeling winter bark.

Are limelight hydrangeas Hardy?

Limelight hydrangeas are a popular and hardy flowering shrub with dramatic blooms that range from green to white to pale pink across a long flowering season. These are paniculata (orpanicle, referring to the shape of the flower trusses) hydrangeas, as opposed to macrophylla hydrangeas, and so they are more cold hardy and easier to grow.

How big does a limelight plant get?

When cared for properly, ‘Limelight’ will grow 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.2 m) per year with rich, dark green leaves and bloom profusely all summer long.

How do you prune limelight Hydrangea?

Thin the shrub to five to ten main branches in the spring to get larger flower clusters. Select five to ten new healthy branches to keep then prune the rest of the branches back to a height of 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm). This will let ‘Limelight’ devote more energy to fewer branches resulting in larger flowers.

Are paniculata hydrangeas cold hardy?

These are paniculata (orpanicle, referring to the shape of the flower trusses) hydrangeas, as opposed to macrophylla hydrangeas, and so they are more cold hardy and easier to grow. They’re very reliable bloomers, and the range of color from spring to autumn ranges from lime green to creamy white to dusty rose and even burgundy.