Little Lime Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’) is a compact, deciduous shrub valued for its strong stems and abundant cone-shaped flower panicles. Blooming in early to midsummer, the flowers open a refreshing lime-green, gradually maturing to creamy white, soft pink, and rosy tones in fall. Its naturally tidy, rounded habit and reliable flowering on new wood make it an excellent choice for small landscapes, foundation plantings, and mixed borders.
- Size: Height: 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m). Spread: 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m). Growth habit: Compact, rounded, dense
- Light: Full sun to part shade (best flowering with 6+ hours of sun)
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
- Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment and dry periods
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring; blooms on new wood
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8 (very cold hardy)
- Maintenance: Low; strong stems resist flopping
- Uses: Specimen shrub, foundation planting, mass planting, containers, cut or dried flowers