Hydrangea, 2 gal, Little Lime®

Compared to its famous sibling Limelight®, Little Lime® hydrangea may seem like a pipsqueak. Don’t let this petite shrub fool you. While maintaining its short stature, it really packs a visual punch in the garden. In summer, lime green blooms open on strong stems – no drooping here. As it ages, rich pink colouring emerges to prolong the show through fall. Little Lime hydrangea is small enough to grow in containers and also stands out as a bold mass planting. Its bright bloom coloration makes it an excellent choice for cut flower gardens and can be used fresh or dried. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1m (3 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Cut or Dried Flowers, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Jade to lime green
Flowering Time: July - September
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring. These shrubs bloom on new wood, so that ensures the hydrangea blooms every year, regardless of how harsh winter conditions are.
Light: Part sun to full sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water deeply, less frequently when established.
Soil: Adaptable, but prefers moist, rich, loamy soil. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.