Hydrangea Paniculata 'Little Lime' - Hydrangea

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Panicle Hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime'
Flower color: Creamy white, in dense, pyramidal panicles
Mature height: 1.2–1.5 m
Mature width: 1–1.2 m
Habit: Compact, bushy and well-structured, forming a rounded and balanced silhouette
Flowering period: July to September, generous and long-lasting bloom
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, tolerates partial shade well
Watering needs: Regular, prefers consistently moist soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, neutral to slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, benefits from regular watering
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Care

Plant in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil. Water regularly after planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.

Prune in spring before new growth to maintain a balanced shape and stimulate abundant flowering.

This hardy and vigorous shrub offers spectacular and prolonged blooming from mid-summer until the first frosts. Ideal for borders, flowering hedges, and cottage gardens, it adds color and lightness to the landscape with minimal maintenance.