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T15. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Panicle hydrangea (cultivar)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Full sun–partial shade
Average soil
6–8 feet tall
With upright flowers in panicles 10 to 12 inches long and 6 inches wide, this hydrangea hybrid will gracefully take center stage in a border, hedge, or woodland garden. Flowering from July through September, 'Limelight' sends out light lime-green flowers that turn a dusty rose as autumn sets in. The dried flowers make charming arrangements. Exceptionally winter hardy, this hydrangea also tolerates high heat and humidity and can be maintained as a large shrub or pruned into a standard or small tree. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil and allow it partial afternoon shade in warmer climates.