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Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea
Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea
$51.75
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Quantity
Low stock: 4 left
Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'
Choose Little Lime Punch® if you want a compact panicle hydrangea with changing flower color near the house. The tradeoff: it is a color shrub, not a privacy plant, and its red tones will vary with weather and site.
Buy This If
- You want changing flower color.
- You need a smaller panicle hydrangea.
- You prefer easy spring pruning.
Skip This If
- You need winter privacy.
- You dislike color variation.
- You want blue flowers.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The changing bloom colors give it more presence than a plain white hydrangea without needing a large footprint. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the fastest shrub for making a large mass. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It blooms on new wood, so pruning is straightforward, though spring shaping and removing old blooms keep it cleaner. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit makes it a strong fit where larger panicle hydrangeas would crowd walks, windows, or entries. |
| Screening Value | D | It is deciduous and rounded, so it will not provide dependable privacy or wind blocking. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want hydrangea color close to the house without committing to a large Limelight-type shrub.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, compact conical |
Customers Usually Ask
Will the flowers always turn red?
They usually shift through several colors, but the depth of red depends on weather, sun, and timing.
Does it need special pruning?
No; prune in early spring before new growth and avoid hard summer pruning.
Is this a blue hydrangea?
No; it is a panicle hydrangea with lime, white, pink, and red tones, not blue.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-32032
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