Hydrangea Little Lime

Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a small but powerful flowering shrub prized for its long-lasting color, versatility, and garden performance.

• Flowering: Summer blooms open lime green on strong stems and gradually turn pink to burgundy in fall, providing months of seasonal interest

• Foliage & Habit: Mounded, compact growth habit with lush green foliage; maintains a tidy 3–5’ height and spread

• Awards & Recognition:

  • 2016 Landscape Plant of the Year

  • 2015 Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society Gold Medal

  • 2013 Plantarium Gold Medal

  • 2013 Green is Life Bronze Medal

  • 2011 ANLA Best New Plant Award

• Resilient & Low Maintenance: Blooms on new wood; quick late winter or early spring pruning encourages fresh growth and abundant flowering

• Mature Size:

  • Height: 36–60 inches (91–150 cm)

  • Spread: 36–60 inches (91–150 cm)

• Spacing: 36–60 inches (91–150 cm) for optimal growth

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun; tolerates light shade

• Water Needs: Average; prefers well-drained soil

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3a–9b; extremely cold-hardy and reliable in northern climates

• Landscape Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, cut flower gardens, dried flower arrangements

• Additional Benefits: Compact size makes it ideal for small gardens or container planting; strong stems prevent drooping blooms