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HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Large panicles of numerous white sterile florets in summer and autumn becoming deep pink
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPointed, toothed mid-green leaves 7-15cm (3-6in) long.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)In autumn
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WhiteIn summer
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubLarge flowerheads 15-30cm (6-12in), held upright and well-distributed over the plant.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sunRequires a sheltered site
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight'
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Additional FeaturesBurncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more detailsGood to knowLarger flowerheads are produced if previous season's shoots are cut back to within a few buds of the woody framework in spring. Feed magnesium to enhance the green.Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.Place of originGarden origin. 1990. Boskoop, Netherlands. Pieter Zwijnenburg.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and catsMay cause skin allergyPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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