Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime': Compact Lime Blooms with a Rosy Encore

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' is a Proven Winners® classic for gardeners who want the signature lime-green hydrangea look in a perfectly sized, easy-to-use shrub. Lime-green blooms open on strong stems in summer, then as the season matures, rich pink tones emerge and mingle with the green for a long, shifting display into fall. With its rounded, mounded habit and dependable performance, it brings crisp structure and luminous colour to borders, foundations, and feature plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 3–5’
• Spread: 3–5’
• Flower Colour: Lime-green, maturing with rich pink tones through fall
• Flowering Period: Summer into fall
• Foliage: Green, deciduous shrub foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Best in evenly moist, well-drained garden soil

Uses and Benefits: A versatile choice for mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where you want strong mid-to-late season colour without an oversized shrub. The sturdy stems keep the flower heads looking neat and upright, and the green-to-pink transition adds built-in seasonal change. It’s also a favourite for cutting—fresh panicles brighten arrangements, and mature blooms dry beautifully for long-lasting indoor décor.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade and water regularly during the first season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during extended dry spells to keep flowering strong and foliage fresh. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage vigorous new growth; panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so pruning supports a better flower show. Mulch to conserve moisture and top-dress with compost in spring for steady, healthy growth.

History: Sold as Little Lime® through Proven Winners®, this compact selection (cultivar 'Jane') was introduced to bring the famous “lime” panicle hydrangea look to smaller gardens—delivering strong stems, a tidy mounded habit, and blooms that deepen into pink as the season progresses.

Final Thoughts: Bright, compact, and effortlessly dependable, Little Lime brings that unmistakable summer glow—then finishes the season with a warm pink flourish that makes the whole garden feel alive.