Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Imagine having multiple, coordinating colors blooming at the same time on a hydrangea tree. Little Lime Punch blooms all summer long, displaying lime green, white, rose, and deep raspberry shades as the massive flowerheads age and mature. This miniature tree may be small, but it makes a big statement.
Plant Little Lime Punch at the front of a cottage garden bed where it will mix brilliantly with daylilies, foxglove, and ornamental grasses. Little Lime Punch also makes a great thriller element in a mixed seasonal container alongside annuals and tender perennials. The cut flowers are long lasting and dry easily for year-round arranging.
Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea Tree Care
Plant Little Lime Punch in a partly shaded to full sun location. In climates with hot summers, plant it in dappled sun or shade during the hottest part of the day. Soil pH does not change the flower color of Little Lime Punch, and it will happily grow in either acidic or alkaline soil. Provide supplemental watering to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during periods of drought or high temperatures. Fertilize annually with an extended-release formula. A balanced NPK ratio of 10-10-10 is perfect.
Hydrangea trees planted in containers may require extra insulation to successfully survive the winter months. Wrap the outside of the container with layers of burlap or horticultural fleece. If possible, move the container to a sheltered spot near the house or garage, out of the path of prevailing winds and storms. Move containers into an unheated garage during severe winter weather to provide added protection.
Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea Tree Spacing
Plant Little Lime Punch in a container with at least a 16-inch diameter. This will allow root growth for many years before it will outgrow the pot. Little Lime Punch is easily incorporated into an existing landscape to add height, color, and texture. Space each plant 3-5 feet apart to allow room for the branches to spread.
Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (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 Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Green, Pink, Red, White
- Flower Description
- Large, cone-shaped clusters open lime-green, transition through white and light pink, and mature into fruit-punch red
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
-
New 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
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Little Lime Punch™ Hydrangea
- Also Known As
- Little Lime Punch Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH' USPP 33,207, Can PBRAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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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