Panicle Hydrangea, Tree Hydrangea 'Little Lime'

Hydrangeapaniculata

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Bentonville, Arkansas

Littleton, Colorado

Valparaiso, Florida

Carol Stream, Illinois

Dracut, Massachusetts

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Anderson, South Carolina

Warrenton, Virginia

Olympia, Washington

Burlington, Wisconsin

New Lisbon, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Carol Stream, IL | August 2017 | positive

I have 14 different varieties of hydrangea but Little Lime is my favorite and the best performer in my 5b Chicago suburban garden. It's ...Read More

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Penn Hills, PA | June 2015 | positive

This plant was named for its semblance to Limelight, but it differs in that the blooms go through stages of cream and pink colors. Either...Read More

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | positive

This cultivar is more compact than most. It has performed well here.

The cultivar name is 'Jane'. "Little Lime" is a trade...Read More

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Warrenton, VA | June 2012 | neutral

Have no experience growing Hydrangeas, but have 3 different ones now! Bought a one-gallon container LL last year. Planted it on top of my...Read More

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