The color range of Limelight is wider
In autumn,
Pee Gee flowers turn pink
, and this gives the hydrangea extra interest. Limelight also belongs to the hydrangeas that bloom in the second half of summer. However, at the beginning of flowering, flowers have an unusual light green color (lime).
Is there a dwarf PeeGee hydrangea?
Dwarf Pee Gee is a smaller version of the popular Pee Gee Hydrangea, growing to only
six feet tall
rather than ten or twelve. Dwarf Pee Gee is well suited to grow in either shrub form or pruned into a beautiful tree shape where the flowers can be appreciated at eye level.
How big do Pee Gee hydrangeas get?
The Pee Gee hydrangea grows to a height of
10–20′ and a spread of 10–20′
at maturity.
Can PeeGee hydrangeas grow in full sun?
Peegee hydrangea is a large shrub or small tree from Asia that is best grown in organically rich,
moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade
.
When should I prune my PeeGee hydrangea?
Like other hydrangea plants, pruning will be necessary to promote bloom and maintain shape. Since these plants bloom on new growth, you’ll want to prune branches at the correct time. PeeGee hydrangea tree pruning should be done in
late winter or early spring before growth has resumed
.
Do hydrangeas like sun or shade?
The most important factors when choosing where to plant hydrangeas are light and moisture. In the South, plant them where they will receive
morning sunlight and afternoon shade
. With these conditions, you can grow the extremely popular French (also called bigleaf) hydrangea or panicle hydrangea.
Can you keep hydrangeas small?
In general, plants should be pruned to improve appearance not control size. I repeat that because it’s important: Hydrangeas should be pruned to improve appearance, not control size. The mature hydrangea is a
shrub that cannot be made smaller
.
Do deer eat Pee Gee hydrangeas?
An advantage of using Pee Gees as a border-besides the beautiful display that they provide-is that
deer tend to avoid them
. This is great news if you tend to have deer problems. This very adaptable shrub is fast growing, with growth of 25 inches or more each year.
How long does it take for a hydrangea to grow to full size?
So the first year the cuttings pretty much are getting established, then the next one it’s growing, but there’s not really any old wood yet to bloom on, it may be
3-4 years
for the plant to get established enough to really have an impact with blooms (huge beautiful hydrangeas).
Do hydrangeas have invasive roots?
Typically, your hydrangeas need between 3 and 10 feet of space between each plant, depending on the variety. The roots commonly spread to the
plant’s
drip line and slightly beyond.
Are Pee Gee hydrangeas fast growing?
This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of
more than 24′′ per year
.
Do deer like hydrangeas?
In general,
hydrangeas are definitely not a favorite for deer
. However, we would never consider hydrangeas deer resistant or deer proof. Taking additional measures to prevent deer from eating your beautiful shrubs doesn’t require a lot of work, and shouldn’t prevent you from trying to grow hydrangeas in your garden.
Is there a dwarf hydrangea tree?
This mini oakleaf grows 4 feet tall and 3 feet (around a meter) wide. Dwarf hydrangea varieties are plentiful, each echoing the beauty and style of their larger counterparts. You can find types of dwarf hydrangeas that thrive in
USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9
, so few gardeners will have to do without.
What month do you prune hydrangeas?
Autumn is the time to ‘dead head’ or prune off spent flowers.
Winter is
the main period of pruning (wait until frosts have gone in cooler zones though). Losing their leaves for us makes it easy to see what we’re doing!
Do hydrangeas like coffee grounds?
Some gardeners report success in turning their hydrangeas blue by applying coffee grounds to the soil. The
coffee grounds make the soil more acidic
, allowing the hydrangea to more easily absorb aluminum.
