Hydrangea paniculata
'Jane'
Little Lime Hydrangea
Family |
Hydrangeaceae |
Genus |
Hydrangea |
Species |
paniculata |
Cultivar |
'Jane' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Registered Name |
Little Lime® |
Patent Number |
pp#22,330, cbr#3914 |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 |
Temperature (°F) |
-4 |
Height |
90 - 152 cm |
Spread |
90 - 152 cm |
General Description |
One third the height of H. paniculata 'Limelight' |
Landscape |
Hedges and accent planting. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial shade. Medium moisture, well-drained, organically rich soils. |
Shape |
Compact, rounded and upright. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Susceptible to bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew. Aphids and mites can cause a problem. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Free-branching habit. |
Leaf Description |
Strong stems which hold the panicles upright with no dropping. The leaves are ovate, serrulate and 6 - 7 cm long. |
Flower Description |
Large mophead type inflorescences (panicles are 12 cm long and 10 cm wide) with sterile flowers. |
Colour Description |
The leaves are dark green. The flowers are very pale green that matures to a pink and burgundy in autumn. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada |
Propagation |
Cuttings. |