Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Lime Lovebird is the perfect name for this gorgeous hydrangea. When it blooms the flowers appear lime in color changing over to rosy pink. This mophead hydrangea is a strong rebloomer and pollinators love it! The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lime Lovebird’ is definitely one you are going to want to add to your landscape!
The foliage of the Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lime Lovebird’ is a dark green. The blooms are lime and switch over to a deep bright pink. It is a strong rebloomer and has a bloom season that lasts from early June through September. The blooms are 6-10 inches in size. This hydrangea reaches a height of up to 4 feet tall and spread of 3-4 feet. It has a mounded, upright growing habit that makes it a wonderful border plant or great for entry ways. It does well when planted in masses. You can plant this as a focal point for your yard or use its blooms in your next arrangement!
Lime Lovebird Hydrangea Care
This hydrangea prefers to be planted in partial sun. It loves the morning sun and enjoys afternoon shade. The soil should be well drained while remaining moist. The water level needed for this hydrangea is medium. Fertilizer should be applied in the early spring and be slow release. Deadheading will encourage stronger rebloom. Clean up any fallen foliage at the end of each season. Remove dead branches in early spring. The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lime Lovebird can tolerate most soils and varying pH levels. The higher the acidity the more blue the blooms. The more alkaline the soil the pinker the blooms.
Lime Lovebird Hydrangea Spacing
Spacing your Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lime Lovebird’ correctly is important for a strong, healthy plant. It should be spaced at a minimum of 3 feet apart, center on center.
Lime Lovebird Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3 - 4 Feet
- Plant Spacing
- 3 Feet Center on Center
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Green, Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink, Green & Chartreuse
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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