HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Little Lime'
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HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Little Lime'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Compact habit with lime-green cone-shaped flowers, fading to creamy white and ageing to pink
£19.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. 'Jane'. Compact form makes this suitable for a large container -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. 2011. Tim Wood. Michigan -
Hydrangeas
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Deciduouspointed, toothed leaves 7-15cm (3-6in) long
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GreenLime green
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PaniclesCone-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Requires a sheltered site -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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