This hydrangea will be an eye-catcher in your garden: with its up to 30 centimeters large, tri-colored flowers, the shrub, which is up to two meters high and wide, stands out. The flowers are initially lime green and then continue to bloom in a bright white. As it fades, the large panicle turns pink.
How do I care for a panicle hydrangea “Limelight”?
Caring for the panicle hydrangea “Limelight” includes regular watering with soft water, fertilizing with compost, bark mulch or special hydrangea fertilizer, pruning in spring and a sunny location. “Limelight” is hardy and is also suitable for container cultivation.
Do I have to water the panicle hydrangea “Limelight” a lot?
Like all hydrangeas, the panicle hydrangea “Limelight” needs a lot of water, especially in sunny locations.
Should I water “Limelight” with rainwater or tap water?
Since panicle hydrangeas are very sensitive to lime, watering them with soft rainwater would make sense. You can also bottle tap water and leave it for a few hours.
What is the best way to fertilize the panicle hydrangea “Limelight”?
Mulch “Limelight” in autumn with a thick layer of bark mulch, in spring with mature, mixed compost and, if necessary, a little peat. Cow dung is also very suitable for hydrangeas. If necessary, fertilize the plant with a special hydrangea fertilizer or fertilizer for rhododendrons or azaleas.
Does the “Limelight” hydrangea also thrive in a pot?
“Limelight” is ideal for container cultivation.
How often should a “Limelight” hydrangea grown in a pot be repotted?
Hydrangeas should be repotted about every one to two years, with the size of the planter depending on the size of the plant. Because “Limelight” can be pruned heavily, it doesn’t necessarily grow very large in a container.
Can I transplant a planted panicle hydrangea “Limelight”?
Yes, although the best time for transplanting is either late summer / early autumn or early spring, before the plant sprouts.
When and how is the “Limelight” hydrangea cut?
As with all panicle hydrangeas, “Limelight” is pruned in spring, usually between mid-March and early April. The plant can be radical – i.e. H. cut back to 15 to 20 centimeters above the ground.
My hydrangea “Limelight” isn’t blooming, why is that?
If panicle hydrangeas don't bloom, it's usually due to the wrong location. In contrast to other types of hydrangeas, panicle hydrangeas such as “Limelight” are not shade tolerant.
Is the panicle hydrangea “Limelight” hardy?
“Limelight” is very hardy and does not require winter protection.
Tips & Tricks
Due to its frost hardiness, a panicle hydrangea “Limelight” kept in a pot can also overwinter outdoors, but in a location protected from the wind and, if necessary, with light winter protection.
