Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Limelight panicle hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

Cold-hardy and dependable; flowers on new wood. Site with space and good drainage.

Sun Exposure: Full sun–part shade
Mature Height (ft): 6–8
Mature Width (ft): 6–8
Bloom Season: Mid summer–fall

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Sun Exposure

Full sun–part shade

Growth Habit

Upright rounded

Mature Height (ft)

6–8

Mature Width (ft)

6–8

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Bloom Season

Mid summer–fall

Bloom Color

Lime-white aging pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

Non-native

WNC Notes

Cold-hardy and dependable; flowers on new wood. Site with space and good drainage.

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Low

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**'Renhy' Flower - Summer - Buncombe Co., NC**☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeRandy Harter ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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