I've started collecting Hydrangeas Arborescens because I think these plants are stunning and extremely precious in the shady and woody spots of the garden. As I also like to take note of the history of my plants could you please tell me when was this culivar introduced? I also have 'Puffed green', 'Emerald lace', 'Hayes sturburts', 'Incrediball', 'Invincibell' and Annabelle, of course. Thank you
Lime Rickey® Smooth hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens
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48 - 60 Inches48 - 60 Inches48 - 60 Inches1.2m - 1.5m1.2m - 1.5m1.2m - 1.5mFeatures
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Because green never goes out of style!
Lime Rickey hydrangea is an outstanding native hydrangea with large, disc-like blooms. The flowers start out a fresh green and age to rich jade, all accented with pink pollen for a unique accent. The stems on this hydrangea are exceptionally strong, and unlike 'Annabelle,' hold up to even the strongest summer storms without bending or flopping. We've seen this plant withstand 2" of rainfall in one hour, completely unphased! It makes an excellent cut flower and dries well, too. And because it's a super hardy smooth hydrangea, you can rely on it to bloom every year no matter where you plant it, no matter how you prune it.
Top three reasons to grow Lime Rickey hydrangea:
- blooms every summer, even in very cold areas.
- large, jade-green flowers are very long-lasting.
- exceptionally strong stems won't flop, even after heavy rains.
Award WinnerLong BloomingFall InterestWinter InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpacing:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpread:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mFlower Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8aWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:For the biggest, most abundant blooms and strongest stems, plant where it gets at least six hours of sun each day (warmer climates can get away with a bit less). A good layer of shredded bark mulch helps minimize water loss.
As for pruning, cut the entire plant back by about one-third its total height each spring, just as the new growth begins to emerge on stems. This serves to build up a strong, supportive, woody base while also encouraging abundant new growth for plenty of flowers.
If you wish to fertilize, an application of a rose fertilizer in early spring, once the soil has thawed, is sufficient.
Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627 -
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