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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Flower color: Lime green, maturing to creamy white, then pink in fall
Foliage color: Medium green
Bloom time: Mid-summer to fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’

Limelight Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a deciduous shrub known for its impressive, large, cone-shaped flower clusters that emerge in a vibrant lime-green shade. As the season progresses, the flowers gradually transition to creamy white, then to pink, and finally to a deep, rich rose in late summer and fall. The sturdy stems support the massive blooms, making them excellent for cutting and adding to floral arrangements.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid-summer to fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Containers
Cottage Gardens
Cutting Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Feather reed grass · Salvias · Coneflowers · Lavenders · Sedums

Design tip

Use ‘Limelight’ to create height and structure toward the back of a large border. Its substantial size can anchor the planting, while the upright flower panicles introduce a strong vertical element above lower, spreading forms.