Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ – Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ is a bold and reliable deciduous shrub known for its large, cone-shaped flower heads that emerge in a luminous lime-green and gradually mature to creamy white, soft pink, and rose tones as the season progresses. With its impressive floral display and strong, upright habit, it brings structure, drama, and long-lasting colour to mixed borders, large containers, and informal hedging.
Typically reaching 2–2.5 metres tall and wide, ‘Limelight’ forms a well-branched, bushy shrub that holds its flowers proudly upright, even after rain. Blooming from midsummer through autumn, its striking flower panicles can measure up to 30cm long, making it a standout feature in any garden.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, this panicle hydrangea is hardy, low-maintenance, and more tolerant of sun and drought than many other hydrangeas. It responds well to pruning in early spring, which helps maintain shape and encourages larger blooms.
Its long season of interest—from summer bloom to dried winter flower heads—makes it a versatile and valuable addition to both contemporary and traditional planting schemes.
Flowering Period
July: Lime-green panicles emerge and begin to open
August – September: Peak flowering; blooms shift to cream, then blush pink
October: Flowers deepen to antique rose tones; dried heads remain attractive into winter
With its bold colouring, reliable performance, and architectural presence, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ delivers months of interest and makes a stunning focal point in any garden.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ – Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ is a bold and reliable deciduous shrub known for its large, cone-shaped flower heads that emerge in a luminous lime-green and gradually mature to creamy white, soft pink, and rose tones as the season progresses. With its impressive floral display and strong, upright habit, it brings structure, drama, and long-lasting colour to mixed borders, large containers, and informal hedging.
Typically reaching 2–2.5 metres tall and wide, ‘Limelight’ forms a well-branched, bushy shrub that holds its flowers proudly upright, even after rain. Blooming from midsummer through autumn, its striking flower panicles can measure up to 30cm long, making it a standout feature in any garden.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, this panicle hydrangea is hardy, low-maintenance, and more tolerant of sun and drought than many other hydrangeas. It responds well to pruning in early spring, which helps maintain shape and encourages larger blooms.
Its long season of interest—from summer bloom to dried winter flower heads—makes it a versatile and valuable addition to both contemporary and traditional planting schemes.
Flowering Period
July: Lime-green panicles emerge and begin to open
August – September: Peak flowering; blooms shift to cream, then blush pink
October: Flowers deepen to antique rose tones; dried heads remain attractive into winter
With its bold colouring, reliable performance, and architectural presence, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ delivers months of interest and makes a stunning focal point in any garden.
