Why Plant Little Lime® Hydrangea?
The little brother to Limelight Hydrangea, Little Lime® Hardy Hydrangea is the compact version, but don’t let this little guy fool you! It’s petite size growing 3-5 feet tall; this hardy shrub fits into every garden size! Proudly showing off an abundance of lime green blooms all summer long, then surprises you in pink as fall arrives. Sturdy stems hold up luscious clouds of flowers, making for charming cut flower bouquets for all seasons!
This may be the golden age of shrub breeding with Hydrangeas. Hydrangea Paniculata was first introduced in 1862 by Philip von Siebold, a German physician, botanist, and traveler. Also, a little fun fact about him: He was the father of the first female Japanese doctor educated in Western medicine, Kusumoto Ine. (Definitely look this guy up, his life is fascinating) Okay, back to Little Lime Hydrangea! It came about in August of 2005 at an open pollination breeding program in Grand Haven, Michigan. A cultivar created by combining 'Limelight Variegated' with Hydrangea paniculata and a mini star was born!
How to use Little Lime® Hydrangea in the landscape?
Like a fairytale garden in a cottage, adding little garden accessories would make an adorable touch or add a rustic table nearby for afternoon tea parties!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
How To Plant Little Lime® Hydrangea
Since Hydrangea paniculata loves to bloom on new wood, prune the Little Lime Hydrangea in late winter or early spring. The quick trim will encourage new growth and improve stem strength. It isn’t too fussy about the sun doing well in full sun and partial shade. To prevent root rot, plant in well-drained soil for happier flowers! It may be good to apply some mulch to help retain moisture and protect the roots from harsh weather.
How To Water
The Little Lime® prefers to keep the soil moist but not saturated, especially in the summer. Throughout the Hydrangea's life it will be best to do a deep watering once weekly during hot temperatures.
How To Fertilize
When feeding this little guy, it should take place in early spring. We recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food.
How To Prune
Prune the Little Lime® in the late winter or early spring. This shrub will only need only need a quick trim to encourage fresh new growth and to help improve stem strength.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
