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hydrangea [Lime Rickey] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hydrangea [Lime Rickey]

Hydrangea arborescens Lime Rickey ('Smnhalr'^PBR)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A bushy, deciduous shrub with ovate, toothed leaves and large, domed flowerheads. Flower buds are lime green, opening to paler flowers that fade to white in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See hydrangea cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, vine weevils and capsid bug

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, leaf spot, honey fungus and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years