Limelight Prime
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight Prime'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | The Royal Run |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Lime green emerging, turning rich pink and red earlier than Limelight |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hostas, Boxwood |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Seldom needed; after flowering
Maintenance
Prune back by 1/3 in late winter or early spring.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
An improved Limelight with stronger stems, darker foliage, and earlier bloom color transformation.