Limelight Panicle Hydrangea. This introduction is a prolific bloomer which will produce soft greenish-white, extremely full panicles if grown in part shade, but if grown in full sun, its panicles will be whiter. Becoming very popular with Hydrangeaphiles. You won't be disappointed in this cultivar. It is a Belgium breeder's introduction. The "Peegee" type Hydrangeas do best in full sun, which is welcome to those who don't have enough shade to grow the "macrophylla" types. Another note is that they flower on current seasons wood, so one can prune them back heavily each spring to induce more succulent growth which results in larger flower heads. This selection has literally revolutionized the use of this species in Deep South landscapes. The flower heads when dried are excellent features in dried flower arrangements, but I would not prune them off for the winter, because even though not as showy as summer panicles of flowers, they do add some winter interest, when left on your plants. I adhere to this rule with Crape Myrtles as well. The dried seed heads are much more attractive when "crape murder" is performed exposing the old arthritic knuckles.
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