Limelight Hydrangea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Limelight Hydrangea is a plant in the Hydrangeaceae family with very eye-catching flower colors. This flowering plant will continue to bloom throughout the summer. This shrubby plant adds a touch of elegance and fits into various landscape designs. It is often used as a cut flower or dried arrangement that will last a long time.
Common Name |
Limelight Hydrangea
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
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Genus
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Hydrangea
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Family
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Hydrangeaceae
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Order
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Cornales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Limelight Hydrangea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Limelight Hydrangea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Limelight Hydrangea needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Limelight Hydrangea needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Limelight Hydrangea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Limelight Hydrangea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 59°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Limelight Hydrangea to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Limelight Hydrangea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Limelight Hydrangea. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Limelight Hydrangea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Limelight Hydrangea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Limelight Hydrangea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Limelight Hydrangea toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Hydrangea plants are toxic if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Limelight Hydrangea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Limelight Hydrangea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Limelight Hydrangea Native Region |
Find out where the Limelight Hydrangea plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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