Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' (Little Lime Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Jane'
Registered NameLittle Lime®
Patent Numberpp#22,330, cbr#3914
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginA dwarf form of H. paniculata 'Limelight'. It has won several awards: 2011 Best New Plant, American Nursery Landscape Association management clinic. Gold Medal recipient at the Dutch Plantarium, 2013 and a bronze medal in the 2013 Polish Plant Novelties Competition.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-4
Height90 - 152 cm
Spread90 - 152 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionOne third the height of H. paniculata 'Limelight'
ShapeCompact, rounded and upright.
LandscapeHedges and accent planting.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial shade. Medium moisture, well-drained, organically rich soils.
PestsSusceptible to bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew. Aphids and mites can cause a problem.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFree-branching habit.
Leaf DescriptionStrong stems which hold the panicles upright with no dropping. The leaves are ovate, serrulate and 6 - 7 cm long.
Flower DescriptionLarge mophead type inflorescences (panicles are 12 cm long and 10 cm wide) with sterile flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green. The flowers are very pale green that matures to a pink and burgundy in autumn.

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