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Limelight Prime®
Hydrangea
The next generation of 'Limelight' is here! Introducing Limelight Prime® panicle hydrangea.
In a very short time, Limelight hydrangea became one of the most popular cold hardy plants ever - but that doesn't mean that there wasn't room for improvement. So we've spent years developing this new selection that does everything better than the original, from bud to bloom and beyond. Here's how Limelight Prime hydrangea is different:
- blooms much earlier, creating a longer display. This cold hardy plant is especially valuable in colder climates, where 'Limelight' might not bloom until late August.
- bolder, brighter color. As the green blooms age, they develop pink and red tones that are far more vivid and showy than conventional panicle hydrangeas.
- stronger stems. Though strong stems are a crucially important factor in the panicle hydrangeas we select for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, you can count on Limelight Prime hydrangea to hold its big blooms up all summer long.
- useful smaller size. Limelight Prime reaches a very garden- and landscape-friendly 4-6'/1.2-1.8m tall and 4-5'/1.2-1.5m wide.
What's the same? You can count on Limelight Prime panicle hydrangea to produce dozens of big, beautiful, mophead cold hardy plant blooms every year, even in cold climates. It also makes a fantastic cut flower, both fresh and dried. And it's still one of the easiest to grow, most rewarding hydrangeas you can plant. Limelight Prime hydrangea will be available in better garden centers beginning spring 2021; click here for a list of retailers.
| Blossom Color | Green, Pink, Red |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer,Late Summer,Mid Summer |
| Exposure | Part Sun to Sun,Sun |
| Height | |
| Width | 48-60 in |
| Spacing | 48-60 in |
| Container Sizes | 32 |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | |
| Wildlife Deterred | |
| Features | The next generation of 'Limelight' is here! Introducing Limelight Prime® panicle hydrangea. In a very short time, Limelight hydrangea became one of the most popular cold hardy plants ever - but that doesn't mean that there wasn't room for improvement. So we've spent years developing this new selection that does everything better than the original, from bud to bloom and beyond. Here's how Limelight Prime hydrangea is different:
What's the same? You can count on Limelight Prime panicle hydrangea to produce dozens of big, beautiful, mophead cold hardy plant blooms every year, even in cold climates. It also makes a fantastic cut flower, both fresh and dried. And it's still one of the easiest to grow, most rewarding hydrangeas you can plant. Limelight Prime hydrangea will be available in better garden centers beginning spring 2021; click here for a list of retailers.
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| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | No |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Limelight Prime hydrangea is an excellent choice for a commanding specimen or flowering hedge. It's also nice as a backdrop for a garden, or as the centerpiece of a perennial or flower garden. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Prune by cutting back the main branches by one-third in late winter or early spring. You may also prune in late fall, once it has gone completely dormant, if desired - you'll find more information in our Ultimate Guide to Panicle Hydrangeas. Panicle hydrangeas require well-drained soil. As such, we do not recommend amending the soil when you plant them, as explained here. Fertilize in early spring (just as the ground begins to thaw in cold climates) if desired, using a granular rose fertilizer. You may fertilize monthly through late July for more rapid growth, but this is not necessary for a healthy, abundantly-blooming cold hardy plant. |
