Perfect Pairings: Sky View® & Little Lime Punch® Hydrangea
Written by: Lindsey Griffith
Gardeners and hydrangea enthusiasts alike recognize the value in a great garden pairing. For those looking to build a hydrangea hedge or create a colorful display in borders or hedges, Let's Dance Sky View® bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) and Little Lime Punch® panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) are trialed and tested hydrangeas that look fabulous when planted together. Learn why this panicle and bigleaf hydrangea combination works together so well and where to plant in your garden.
This color combination is out of this world! The summer season kicks off with Let's Dance Sky View® bigleaf hydrangea, featuring round pink or blue flowers that cover the stems and bloom continuously throughout the season. Come midsummer, Little Lime Punch® panicle hydrangea joins the flower show with large, cone-shaped flower panicles that start green, then transition to white, finishing off a perfect pink. Little Lime Punch® provides the perfect backdrop for Let's Dance Sky View®, which reaches over 6ft. tall, complementing and contrasting with the signature round blooms of bigleaf hydrangeas. This flower show continues well into the fall, and spent flowers add interest during the winter!
Where To Plant Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea & Little Lime Punch® Panicle Hydrangea:
- Sun: Plant these hydrangeas together in full sun (6+ hours of sun per day) to part sun (4-6 hours of sun per day). Part sun is ideal, as hydrangeas tend to dry out faster when planted in full sun. They can still flourish in these environments; just be sure to keep them well watered.
- Soil: Any well-drained soil will do for both Let's Dance Sky View® and Little Lime Punch® hydrangeas. Though dry conditions are unlikely to harm an established plant, prolonged drought will cause flowers to brown and wilt.
- Water: Like other hydrangeas, Let's Dance Sky View® and Little Lime Punch® hydrangeas have average water needs. Dry conditions are unlikely to harm an established plant; prolonged drought will cause flowers to brown and wilt. They also cannot withstand standing water for any period.