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Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
44
Slightly more compact hydrangea than others with large panicles of flowers that turn from cream to green to rose
Scientific Name:
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Common Name 1
› Panicle Hydrangea
Family:
Hydrangeaceae
Origins:
Native to China and Japan
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Organically rich, well drained
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Foliage Description:
Simple oval to ovate with serrate margins
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Green
Flower Description:
Large panicles that start out cream and turn to green, eventually gaining rose tints
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Leaves turn red
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
yes
Winter Interest Description:
Dried flower panicles can be left on plants for winter interest
Mature height:
6-8'
Mature spread:
6' to 8'
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
yes
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Small mammals use for cover & food
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jul
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Aug
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Blooms on current season's growth so prune as needed in late winter to early spring
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Shrubby hydrangeas (H. paniculata, H. quercifoiia) can be heavily pruned since they form large plants of nearly tree dimensions. Cut back all heavy branches, regardless of size, before February. leaving two buds on each side branch. These buds will form f
Long Term Care:
May display best shrub form if pruned to a height of 6'
Insect Pests:
Aphids and mite are occasional problems
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
Tolerant of air pollution, thrives in urban conditions
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Martin, A. C., H. S. Zim, and A. L. Nelson. 1951. American Wildlife & Plants A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits. Dover Publications, New York.
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