Hydrangea Little Lime® PWCC®

Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’

Common Name: Little Lime® Hydrangea

Mature Height and Width:
3–5' tall × 3–5' wide

Growth Habit: Compact upright-rounded deciduous shrub with strong stems and dense branching. Smaller and more controlled than standard ‘Limelight’, with uniform canopy structure. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Medium green ovate leaves with serrated margins; matte surface; moderately coarse texture typical of paniculata types.

Flower Description: Conical panicles emerging soft lime-green, maturing to creamy white and eventually developing light pink tones in late season. Panicles proportionally shorter and slightly denser than ‘Limelight’.

Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall on new wood.

Fall Color: Yellow to bronze foliage; blooms may retain soft pink hues.

Light Requirements: Full sun for strongest stem strength and fullest bloom development.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation planting; compact hedge; mixed border anchor; mass planting; patio-scale shrub; seasonal focal plant.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Panicle hydrangeas may experience browsing on tender new growth under high deer pressure.