Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' top grafted tree

Hydrangea paniculata Limelight flowering shrub in pot

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HPL.TG.5.1
Price: 60.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Colour-Changing Flowering Shrub

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Green to white/pink

Position Full sun to part shade

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Description

A distinctive variety, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' produces panicles of lime-green flowers that turn white with hints of pink. The gently cone-shaped flower panicles coat the shrub throughout summer. The foliage is a mid-green, allowing the colour-changing blooms to take centre stage.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a deciduous small shrub that will grow to 2.5 x 2.5m in 20 years, but can be kept smaller if pruned. Unlike many varieties of Hydrangea, 'Limelight' will grow in both acidic and alkaline soil. It grows well in partial shade to full sun and can also cope with exposure to inland wind.

Bred during 1990, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Hydrangea paniculata 'Zwijnenburg', Paniculate Hydrangea 'Limelight'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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