Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch': A Punchy Little Colour Parade

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch' is a Proven Winners® panicle hydrangea that turns a compact shrub into a full-season colour celebration. The blooms emerge lime-green, then colour up from the bottom in a lively blend of white, light pink, and rich Hawaiian Punch red—so each flower head looks layered and ever-changing. With its petite, compact mounded habit, it delivers bold garden impact without taking over, making it an easy fit for modern landscapes and smaller spaces.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 3–5’
• Spread: 3–5’
• Flower Colour: Lime-green, maturing bottom-up to white, light pink, and rich Hawaiian Punch red
• Flowering Period: Summer into fall
• Foliage: Green, deciduous shrub foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Uses and Benefits: A standout choice for borders, foundation plantings, and feature groupings where you want strong colour without a large shrub footprint. Its multi-toned bloom effect adds instant energy to the garden, reading beautifully from a distance and up close. Use it to brighten mixed shrub beds, repeat it along walkways for a cohesive rhythm, or tuck it into a sunny courtyard planting where its colour shifts can be enjoyed every day.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade and water regularly during the first season to establish strong roots. Once established, keep soil evenly moist during extended dry spells for the best bloom size and colour development. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage fresh, sturdy growth. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures, and feed lightly in spring with compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer if needed.

History: As part of the Proven Winners® lineup, Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch' was selected for its compact habit and its distinctive bottom-up colour transition—bringing a fresh, high-energy twist to the classic lime panicle hydrangea look.

Final Thoughts: For gardeners who want big hydrangea colour on a more manageable plant, Little Lime Punch is pure fun—bright, changeable, and wonderfully easy to work into almost any sunny-to-part-shade design.