Monday, May 16, 2011

Little Lime hydrangeas

It's starting to warm up here in the Midwest....well it was Hot the other day and yesterday was darn right chilly, but spring is definitely here. When the leaves open and the spring flowers are blooming I get excited about getting back into the garden.


This year is all about hydrangeas. I am determined to have them blooming along the porch like this...

BHG

Aren't they the perfect cottage flower? Last year I tried a couple different varieties in the front yard with no luck, they needed so much water and still wilted in the sun. I transplanted them to go on either side of the playhouse since there is some shade from the redbud tree.

After doing a little research I found a brand new shrub called Little Lime hydrangea. They are the dwarf form of the popular Limelight hydrangea.


They will grow to be three to five feet tall and wide and will fit into a small space like mine.


They are drought tolerant, can handle full sun and are the perfect cut Flower.

 
 I planted three along the porch and can't wait for them to cover this area with blooms.


 So far so good....I will keep you posted when they bloom this summer. Fingers crossed!

Posted by Sixty-Fifth Avenue at 9:18 AM

30 comments:

  1. KellyMay 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    your garden is so pretty! those hydrangeas are gorgeous, love the color:)

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  2. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMay 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I'll keep my fingers crossed with you. I have no luck with hydrangeas either. We had 2 gorgeous bushes of them when we moved here. Within 2 months, they were dead. I don't know what happened to them. Where did you get yours at? I might try these. Love your front porch and flowerbeds. They look awesome!

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  3. Urban FarmgirlMay 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    So pretty! I have the Endless Summer hydrangeas, and I have no idea what went wrong, but they bloom beautifully but only get about 12" tall. So strange!

    Your flower gardens are beautiful!!

    Mary

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  4. Silver Lining DecorMay 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I can't wait to see how these turn out. I have a hydrangea that gives me trouble every year because it's big and gorgeous but wilts about halfway through the day and I have to water the heck out of it! It's in the back of my house mostly in shade, so I can't figure out why it's so fussy. My second one didn't make it this year. I don't think I'll be doing hydrangeas again unless yours work out I might consider them :)

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  5. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeMay 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I just love hydrangeas!

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  6. Michelle @ Ten JuneMay 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Oh those will be so pretty! I love the lime color. Did you know you can simply change the acid of the soil and the color of the bloom will change? Love that. Ours are coming up a pinkish purple this year (last year they were more a bluish purple). One of my favorite flowers!

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  7. ShannonMay 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful! I love hydrangeas and will have to find out if I can get those new ones you found. I have some in the shady spots in our yard but would love to add some to the sunny spots for more cut flowers :)

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  8. aliciaMay 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Just bought my mom some blue hydrangeas for mother's day. Hoping she can find the perfect spot for them.

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  9. KathysueMay 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Hydrangeas are so beautiful. I had some for years and they quit blooming. I found out my gardner was cutting them back too far and also they need at least 6 hours of sun and mine no longer got the sun for 6 hours. I am going to have to look for this variety, love the idea and they will look amazing with your home. I did a post on how to add charm to the outside of your home on my post today, I think you might enjoy it. If you have time stop by,Kathysue

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  10. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love hydrangeas! My hubby bought me a blue plant for our backyard. I can't wait to see your pretty little lime ones in full bloom.

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  11. Amy ChalmersMay 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love hydrangeas and never heard of those. I planted the everblooming ones called endless summer and have had fantastic luck. They cannot stand full sun though. But I love the blue blooms and you are right, they make the best cut flowers!

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  12. Katie@Yoga GalMay 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I planted a hydrangea last week too! I had a spot under my front porch overhang and it was very sheltered, so I hope it flourishes. My very first Endless Summer, I wonder what color it is going to turn out? It was originally $25 at Home Depot and I caught it on sale for $10- woo!

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  13. StefMay 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Those look like they'll be perfect! I can't wait to hear how they do in the sun because I've got LOTS of sun. I love your cottage yard! So pretty! I really love that pillar with the urn on top. Gorgeous!

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  14. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comMay 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    How cute! I really like those!

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  15. Jenny BethMay 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    omg your garden is breathtaking!!! keep the pictures coming and i will have to share this plant with my mom. she will die to know there is a full sun hydrangea

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  16. Simply LKJMay 16, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Our hydrangeas are just about to open up, and I cannot wait! Can't wait to see pictures...you beds are looking great!!

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  17. annie@mostlovelythingsMay 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Here in southern California I was surprised my hydrangeas came so early...I knew it would be earlier than other parts of the country, but I've had gorgeous blooms all over my house for weeks. I love them inside and out and I did not even know they were called "Little Lime" but I'm pretty sure that's what I have. Your garden is gorgeous!!

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  18. MeganMay 17, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I love hydrangeas and wish I could grow them in Texas!

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  19. AllisonMay 17, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I love hydrangeas and have not heard of the Little Lime Hydrangea. I am going to check our nursery and see if they carry that one. it looks very pretty. Your garden is lovely!

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  20. TaraMay 17, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Good luck with the hydrangeas. You have such a pretty garden:)

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  21. for the love of a houseMay 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    this is perfect! I've been looking at planting limelight in our courtyard this year... I didn't know they made a "little" since the regular get to be 11' this is perfect! all the nurserymen I have spoken to can't say enough wonderful things about this variety.

    Happy planting!
    joan

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  22. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living May 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Okay two words for you!! No Fair! Just kidding! You are blessed to be able to grow these! They don't grow in the tropical climate that I live in! :( Your garden is beautiful!! I love it!

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  23. TRAVEL DESIGNERYMay 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I loooove hyndrangeas!!

    –Lorena
    TravelDesignery.com

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  24. Interior Design MusingsMay 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow. I live in the South and I have never seen one that can handle full sun and deal with drought. Can't wait to see how it works out! M.

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  25. polkadotpeticoatMay 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    your home is adorable!

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  26. myletterstoemilyMay 19, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    i love hydrangeas and have them in all colors but can't
    imagine a drought resistant one! i hope you have good
    luck with your miniature lime ones!

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  27. Bring Pretty BackMay 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Little lime Hydrangea... the name is even so cute! I would love to give these a try!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  28. designchicMay 22, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    They are going to look fantastic. I have the limelights growing in my backyard and they are my favorite summer bloomer!! Spectacular show for several months ~ Your garden is gorgeous already!!

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  29. Megan // Honey We're HomeMay 23, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I didn't think I could grow hydrangeas in Houston but our neighbor has beautiful purple ones blooming- so now I want some too!! Hope yours do well!

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  30. RenéMay 31, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I will stay tuned. Love the lime lights and have meant to add them in for a while. So curious about these little guys. Your garden is gorgeous Londen!

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