The English name of the Lime Light hydrangea is Lime Light. It was originally translated as “石灰灯” (Lime Light), but after that name was registered as a trademark, it was later changed to “抹茶” (Matcha). This is a very popular panicle hydrangea. Its greatest feature is its extreme tolerance to both heat and cold (down to –30 °C). It is a highly ornamental yet very easy-to-care-for variety.
Plant Information:
Name: Lime Light
Height: about 1.5 × 1.5 m
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Flower Type: Large single panicle
Blooming Season: July–October
Features: Unknown
Hardiness: Zone 3–9
Pruning Method: Category II pruning
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Origin of the Name
When Lime Light hydrangea first blooms, its flower clusters are large and conical, resembling a lampshade. That’s why it was named “石灰灯” (Lime Light). The blossoms initially open in a fresh lime green color, slowly fading to white later in the season. If not pruned, the clusters will naturally dry on the plant, creating a distinctive ornamental effect.
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Characteristics
Unlike other hydrangea varieties, Lime Light is one of the most heat-tolerant kinds. If grown outdoors in the ground, it can endure full sun exposure every day. At the same time, it has exceptional cold resistance: even in winter temperatures as low as –30 °C, the plant will not die. In fact, in cold climates, its flowers may even turn red in autumn.
This is a truly resilient hydrangea—both easy to grow and strikingly beautiful.
The English name of the Lime Light hydrangea is Lime Light. It was originally translated as “石灰灯” (Lime Light), but after that name was registered as a trademark, it was later changed to “抹茶” (Matcha). This is a very popular panicle hydrangea. Its greatest feature is its extreme tolerance to both heat and cold (down to –30 °C). It is a highly ornamental yet very easy-to-care-for variety.
Plant Information:
Name: Lime Light
Height: about 1.5 × 1.5 m
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Flower Type: Large single panicle
Blooming Season: July–October
Features: Unknown
Hardiness: Zone 3–9
Pruning Method: Category II pruning
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Origin of the Name
When Lime Light hydrangea first blooms, its flower clusters are large and conical, resembling a lampshade. That’s why it was named “石灰灯” (Lime Light). The blossoms initially open in a fresh lime green color, slowly fading to white later in the season. If not pruned, the clusters will naturally dry on the plant, creating a distinctive ornamental effect.
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Characteristics
Unlike other hydrangea varieties, Lime Light is one of the most heat-tolerant kinds. If grown outdoors in the ground, it can endure full sun exposure every day. At the same time, it has exceptional cold resistance: even in winter temperatures as low as –30 °C, the plant will not die. In fact, in cold climates, its flowers may even turn red in autumn.
This is a truly resilient hydrangea—both easy to grow and strikingly beautiful.
