This hydrangea will be an eye-catcher in your garden: with its three-colored flowers, which can be up to 30 centimeters in size, the shrub, which is up to two meters high and wide, is a real eye-catcher. Initially, the flowers are lime green, then continue to bloom in a brilliant white. The large panicle turns pink as it fades.

The panicle hydrangea "Limelight" does not like lime; therefore it is best to water them with rainwater

Do I have to water the panicle hydrangea "Limelight" a lot?

Like all hydrangeas, the 'Limelight' panicle hydrangea needs a lot of water, especially in sunny locations.

Should I water "Limelight" better with rainwater or tap water?

Since panicle hydrangeas are very sensitive to lime, watering them with soft rainwater would make sense. But you can also bottle tap water and leave it for a few hours.

What is the best way to fertilize the panicle hydrangea "Limelight"?

Mulch 'Limelight' in autumn with a thick layer of bark mulch, in spring with mature, mixed compost and possibly some peat. Cattle dung (€18.80) is also very suitable for hydrangeas. If necessary, fertilize the plant with a special hydrangea fertilizer or fertilizer for rhododendrons or azaleas.

Does the "Limelight" hydrangea also thrive in a bucket?

"Limelight" is ideal for pot culture.

How often should a potted 'Limelight' hydrangea be repotted?

Hydrangeas should be repotted about every year or two, with the size of the planter depending on the size of the plant. Since "Limelight" can be heavily trimmed, it doesn't necessarily grow very large in the tub.

Can I transplant an outplanted panicle hydrangea 'Limelight'?

Yes, although the best time to transplant is either late summer/early fall or early spring before the plant buds.

When and how is the Limelight hydrangea pruned?

As with all panicle hydrangeas, "Limelight" is also cut back in spring, usually between mid-March and early April. The plant can be radical - i. H. cut back to 15 to 20 centimeters above the ground.

My hydrangea "Limelight" is not blooming, why is that?

If panicle hydrangeas do not bloom, this is usually due to the wrong location. In contrast to other types of hydrangea, panicle hydrangeas such as "Limelight" do not tolerate shade.

Is the panicle hydrangea "Limelight" hardy?

"Limelight" is very hardy and does not need winter protection.

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Due to its frost hardiness, a panicle hydrangea "Limelight" kept in a tub can also overwinter outdoors, but in a wind-protected location and, if necessary, with a light winter protection.

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