Limelight Hydrangea is a fast-growing upright deciduous shrub noted for its dense cone-shaped panicles.  These large 8” panicles bloom white, mature to lime-green, and then acquire rose-pink tones before eventually fading to beige as its leaves turn.  The flowers are very attractive to butterflies.  The serrated dark green leaves turn shades of red in fall.  Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.   

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:    Dogwood, Itea, Astilbe

Image: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Hydrangea paniculata Limelight kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0