Limelight Prime® Hydrangea Bush

Discover the Limelight Prime® hydrangea, where timeless beauty meets vibrant innovation, redefining your garden's brilliance with every bloom. This captivating variety starts its display with lively green blooms that mature into rich shades of pink and red, ensuring a vibrant spectacle from early to late season. Each robust stem confidently carries the grandeur of its blooms, ensuring a show-stopping presence throughout summer.

Perfectly suited for diverse landscapes, Limelight Prime® with its smaller stature, makes a fitting choice for various garden sizes, but its consistent and abundant mophead blooms, even in cooler climates, also ensure it's a gardener's dream come true. These generous blooms not only enhance the aesthetic of your garden but also serve as impeccable fresh or dried cut flowers.

Easy to nurture and grow, Limelight Prime® promises a blend of durability and elegance. Whether you envision it as a hedge, a foundational beauty, or as the star of your summer and late-season gardens, this hydrangea is poised to breathe new life into your outdoor spaces, making every moment spent in its company a mesmerizing experience."

Hydrangea Companion Plants: Aster, Astilbe, Dicentra, Viburnum

Limelight Prime® Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPPH' USPP 32,511, Can PBRAF

Planting Instructions:

• - Best planted in early spring or fall for optimal root establishment
• - Space plants 4-6 feet apart, depending on the variety and mature size

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.8-7.0, tolerating slightly acidic to neutral conditions
• - Prefers well-drained soil; amend poor soil with compost or organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots
• - Once established, water during dry periods but avoid waterlogged conditions

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage blooms
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, as it may result in excessive foliage at the expense of flowers

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, as Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on new wood
• - Remove weak or crossing branches to maintain a strong framework

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant but monitor for aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew
• - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, depending on the variety
• - Tolerates cold winters and performs well in full sun or partial shade