How to Prune Little Lime Hydrangeas (Easy Step By Step)

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Today I’m pruning Little Lime Hydrangeas, which are a bit different than Limelight Hydrangeas. In this video I’ll explain those differences plus show you in-depth how to prune your Little Lime Hydrangeas.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What are panicle hydrangeas?
0:51 - Little Lime vs. Limelight hydrangeas
1:53 - When to prune Little Lime hydrangeas
2:58 - How to prune Little Lime hydrangeas
8:39 - Pruned vs. Unpruned (size comparison)
9:06 - Example of crossing branches
10:24 - All done!
11:31 - Little Lime Hydrangea Ultimate Guide (free resource)
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@truthofthematter9409 3 года назад

My Little Lime was a flop! A big flipping flop! I ended up hard pruning her right after she bloomed last year to give it time to grow more sturdy stems and then gave her a light trim this Spring. The stems look much stronger now... I ended up with a load of hydrangeas in vases and made a few wreaths so all was not lost. I'm looking forward to seeing the beautiful show all of my hydrangeas will put on this year. Great detailed video, Laura!

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

"Ugh" to your Little Lime flopping. What was she thinking? Glad you set her straight (hah - just made a pun) and I hope she does great this year, because it sounds like you did the right thing last Fall!

@carolgoergens9275 16 часов назад

I have the same problem they flopped after rain so in the spring I pruned like everyone said well where I cut the sturdy stem back two new stems grew from that short stem now it has two new growth stems kinda looks like a goal post so they are now even heavier then they were helpwhat to do ?

@timetosparklewithrowenabry7526 Год назад

Best little lime tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you very much. They grew in beautifully!

@GardenSanity Год назад

Whoo hoo! 👍 I’m so happy to read this Rowena! Thanks for your feedback, and enjoy your Little Limes! 🌿💚😊

@theresaglass1831 2 года назад

That was the best tutorial on pruning I’ve ever come across! Thank you so much. 👍

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Why thank you Theresa! 😊 I’m so happy to hear this, and hope it helps make pruning chores easier this year! 💚

@jerryodell1192 3 года назад

Learning here as I only have the one hydrangea. As you know soon to have many

@PiKara67 9 месяцев назад

brava brava brava, complimenti per le tue piante e la tua esperienza. Ho iniziato la scorsa primavera a creare un giardino di ortensie rododendri ed azalee nel mio vecchissimo castagneto e le persone con la tua esperienza sono il mio faro. Molte grazie. Stefano da Italia, Monte Amiata, Santa Fiora 💚

@adriennerobinson5177 Год назад

The detailed close ups and explanations are so helpful!! Thank you!

@GardenSanity Год назад

I'm so glad Adrienne -- and I really appreciate your feedback! 😊 I try to make videos that I'd want to watch when I need help on how to do something. Close ups can really help with that for me too! 👍 Happy pruning!

@TracysHomeGarden 3 года назад

Awesome 👏 pruning LL hydrangea Laura! 💚🪴

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

Thanks Tracy! 💚

@cardsandmorecrafts 3 года назад

Thank you so much!! There aren't a lot of good video's out there explaining everything you have. We had landscaping done 4 years ago and I told them I have NO experience and don't intend on having any with gardens so put in easy to care for stuff. They didn't tell me how to prune anything and ended up putting in whatever they wanted. I am slowly getting the hang of it but these one were the trickiest to me. Now I can go outside and confidently prune my Little Lime. 😀

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

I’m so glad this video helped you! Especially since this is not what you wanted to be doing once your landscaping was completed. That must have been frustrating! These Little Limes are hardy, so no worries you will make a mistake! Keep me posted on how it goes! And thanks for your feedback. 🙂

@cardsandmorecrafts 3 года назад

@@GardenSanity Ok I managed to get them looking quite nice and thinned them out so crossing my fingers. This video helped immensely!! And nice to know they're hardy so it made me less sheepish about taking stuff off. ha ha ha!!!

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

Congrats on sprucing up your Little Limes! So glad to hear. I’m sure you will be rewarded with pretty shrubs all Summer into Fall! 🌱🙂

@Kerrybee12789 2 года назад

This video was exactly what I’ve been needing! Just started pruning my little limes and I was lost. Thank you for the info!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

You’re welcome Kerry! 😊 Very glad I could help. Once you prune them, you’ll get a feel for what’s needed. It can seem overwhelming, but go slowly and you’ll do great! 💛😊

@raptorsfangirl561 2 года назад

Thank you this was very helpful to a newbie gardener. I assumed all panicle hydrangeas didn’t need to be pruned, and now I know better.

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Glad the video helped! In my Pinky Winky pruning video -- another panicle hydrangea -- I mentioned there are gardeners who don't prune their Pinky Winkies... but for better branching, no worries about crossing branches, and a healthier shrub overall, pruning is recommended. Enjoy your hydrangeas! Which types do you have? 🌸

@chrishardman586 Месяц назад

Spectacular instructive video. Thanks so much.

@GardenSanity 29 дней назад

You're welcome, and thank you for the helpful feedback too! 😊

@deb_bee_ Год назад

Great video and explanation. It really helped me😊

@marytrue5029 2 года назад

Thank you, that was very helpful. And I must say, I love your landscaping and hardscaping!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Why thank you Mary! 😊 I'm so glad the video was helpful to you! I love that with Little Lime Hydrangeas, once you prune them, and add some fertilizer, that's all you have to do for the rest of the season! Bring on the pretty flowers, right? 😀

@elenalin3646 2 года назад

Your video was really helpful and informative. My little lime has a lot of little spindly branches that I was afraid to prune off. But your video gave me more confidence to do it. Thanks!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

I'm very glad to help, Elena! No worries, and I hope you'll see -- after you do this pruning -- that it wasn't as hard as you might have thought! Keep me posted!

@dorisafejuku968 2 года назад

Thank you. Very useful. Love little lime hydrangea.

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

You’re welcome Doris - so glad it was useful! Little Lime Hydrangeas are wonderful! 🌱🌿🍃

@lisaf7688 2 года назад

Your videos are so well done in all ways. Thank you, thank you for some garden sanity! 🌼❤️

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the feedback Lisa! I really appreciate it and hope I can continue to bring some garden sanity to you!

@darrinmc Год назад

I'm really glad I found your channel. So much useful information in this video and the others I have watched. Really great explanations and close up shots of what you are talking about.

@GardenSanity Год назад

Thanks for letting me know Darrin - I really appreciate your feedback! I try to make videos that I’d want to watch if I was seeking gardening information, if that makes any sense. So I’m glad you’re finding them useful! Happy gardening! 🙂🌷

@dianewestwick929 3 года назад

Very informative and straightforward. I've just bought four.

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

Thanks so much Diane! I really appreciate the feedback! And more importantly: how fun to have four Little Limes to add to your garden! You will LOVE them! Please keep me posted on how they're doing and how you like them!

@lynbuerkett8537 2 года назад

So educational! Thank you!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

You're very welcome, Lyn! I appreciate your feedback!

@jaysgardenjournal 2 года назад

Your videos are so informative and well done. Thank you!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

You made my day, Jay! Coming from a fellow gardener, I really appreciate your feedback so much! 😊 ❤️

@morantole 3 года назад

Thank you, what a VERY wonderful video, you really did a great job that will help me care for my new sweetie!!

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

Well, thank YOU Teresa for letting me know, as I appreciate the feedback! Enjoy your Little Lime and keep me posted on how it's doing!

@tvwatcher3 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, love your channel

@GardenSanity 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome . . . and thank you! 😊

@donbsea 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I just received, (9/10/21), six of these Little Lime for a walkway hedge, and this info. is handy for next spring. PS: like the background music starting at the 2:58 mark. Thanks for your time and energy. Enjoy! D.

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Thank you and you’re very welcome! 🌱 Your Little Limes will make such a beautiful walkway hedge! 👍🏼 Glad you enjoyed the fun music too! Something to jazz up the instructive parts! Thanks so much for the feedback!

@ttthoahan 3 года назад

I love your video Rh

@user-hp9hk3zo5y 11 месяцев назад

I am so glad I found your channel!! I have watched all your limelight videos and they are very helpful. However, I have 3 beautiful little limes that I planted last year and they have big beautiful heavy cone shaped flower heads like their big brother, the problem... they are all laying on the ground after the rain and don't pop back up from their weight.I have tried gently shaking the stems, this helps a little. I have also taken some stems from the bottom of the hydrangea. Help!!! To trim or not to trim!!!

@lriley4239 10 месяцев назад

We had ours in front of our home and with all the rain this year they have broken now at the stem and fallen over. We are going to cut back and then transplant. Its sad because when they are small, they are beautiful.

@dd911 2 года назад

Thank you. Just started pruning today and tomorrow I’ll look for crossing branches. Do you have a video on pruning ornamental grasses? Thank you for the helpful videos!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Glad I could help with your Little Limes! And I think you’re smart for taking your time too. 🙂👍 I have a great article on pruning ornamental grasses of all sizes on my website, Garden Sanity by Pet Scribbles. Search for ornamental grasses, and you’ll find it here: petscribbles.com 🌾🌾🌾

@ShaneGarner-ev6dm Год назад

Great video. I have a 6 yo little limelight that has lost some center branches and only has 6 live stems that stretch out to periphery. I have yet to see any new growth from base of plant. I did prune the tree that was shading it so hoping this year it does better. I am hoping I don’t have to replace it with a new one. Any ideas to try and encourage growth from base or is it a lost cause after 6 years in zone 5a? Thanks!

@GardenSanity Год назад

Hi Shane - I don’t think your Little Lime is a lost cause. How do the leaves look now, as I imagine they are leafing out? I think with more sun it will do better. Many plants got hit with the deep freeze(s) we all experienced this Winter, and it’s possible your shrub got hit with that. Pruning does encourage the shrub to push out new growth, so even trimming the existing stems will help the shrub. If you haven’t yet pruned it, I’d say you can go ahead and trim those stems back more toward the main part of the shrub, to a set of leaves. (In other words, take those long stems and trim them each back toward the center of the shrub.) This will help the shrub be a bit fuller rather than have it’s growth going out to the periphery like you described. Apply Holly-tone by Espoma around the shrub and work it into the soil a bit. Water it in or let Mother Nature water it in. Hope this helps! 🌱

@toniv4189 Год назад

Hi, I may have missed it in your ultimate guide but what about watering needs? Planted a side garden of little limes last fall and I was looking for guidance on watering it with drip irrigation this year. Thank you

@GardenSanity Год назад

Hi Toni -- I bet your garden of little limes will look wonderful this year and for many years to come! If you scroll back up to the Description Box, you can click on the link to read my free guide on how to care for Little Lime Hydrangeas. I cover everything in that guide for you! 👍💚🙂

@gaillam9574 Год назад

I’m only leaving tall, thick branches. No smaller than a pencil as they are the only branches thick enough to keep blooms from flopping. They also act as stakes to support other blooms.

@GardenSanity Год назад

Sounds like you're doing the right thing, Gail! And you're right: these stems end up supporting each other and the flowers! 👍🌿🙂

@jerryodell1192 3 года назад

I’m in North Carolina 7B I have family in Jersey I can’t believe we haven’t met

@jerryodell1192 3 года назад

You should take all those cuttings and stick them in a pot of dirt

@GardenSanity 3 года назад

Of course I threw them away before I watched your video. ☹️

@truthofthematter9409 3 года назад

@@GardenSanity I did that with my trimmings last year and everyone of them have leaves! Now where to put all of them is the next issue but it's a good issue

@jerryodell1192 3 года назад

@@GardenSanity that’s unfortunate I would love to see what happened, I want to take some spring and early summer cuttings and see if I can get them through the hot part in my garage maybe that’ll have to wait for me

@shweetiepetina6924 2 года назад

I am in SE Michigan and still haven’t planted my limelight hydrangea I got in late summer. I don’t know where she will be happiest. Will she weather the winter if I keep her in her original pot, down in the perennial patch below my porch railing (watering her once a month if not covered in snow ). Thanks, I love your videos. 😊

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Is there any chance you could plant the pot into the ground temporarily for the Winter? Doing so would help insulate the pot and roots, helping the plant survive until it gets a permanent home in your landscape. That’s my best suggestion, and what I’ve personally done in the past with plants (still in their pots) I needed to over-Winter. And yes, occasional water like you suggest is a great idea! ❄️

@shweetiepetina6924 2 года назад

@@GardenSanity Yes, that sounds good. I will do that tmw. Thanks so much for taking the time and for your helpful recommendations. Happy gardening and best of health to you. ☀️🌳😊

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

@@shweetiepetina6924 To you as well! Keep me posted how she is doing in the Spring!

@Kerrybee12789 2 года назад

I’m back with a new dilemma! Lol. My little limes are growing taller and seem to have sturdier branches this year (YAY!) however there are not many buds on them this year as there were last year at this time. I used plant tone slow release fertilizer in the spring but am thinking maybe I need one with more phos? Do you think I can fertilize again now with higher phos to get them to bud or is it too late and just wait until next spring?

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Hi Kerry - hooray for the sturdier and taller branches! 👍 Are you talking about flower buds - or - leaf node buds coming out from the branches and stems? 🤔 It’s possible the Little Limes are a bit behind this year in developing new flower buds, so I wouldn’t worry just yet. Panicle hydrangeas (including Little Limes) love acid soil, so use Holly-tone instead of Plant-tone. You can work some Holly-tone into the soil now and be patient - which I know isn’t easy! 😀 It’s possible the Spring temperatures can impact the growing season, and I hope that’s all it is for you. I’ve got small flower buds on my newer Little Limes on one side of my front yard, but not any flower buds yet on my older Little Limes on the other side of the front yard. 🙃🙂

@milamyronie1795 Год назад

Proven Winners recommend to use rose tone for panicle hydrangeas. I also know people who use bloom booster up to panicles are fully opened, and they are huge. Hope that will help.

@carolynoliver7848 Месяц назад

Can you control the size of a little lime punch? I just bought 4 and have 2 beds about 9 feet wide. and I planted a qty 3x ( 3 feet apart) Center to center for a bordered look. Getting told it’s overcrowded and need to relocate?

@GardenSanity 6 дней назад

Hi Carolyn, I don't think that's overcrowded at all, actually! 👍 Little Lime Punch will grow between 3 to 5 feet tall AND wide. And that means that they may stay at 3 feet tall and wide or they "could" eventually grow a bit taller "up to" 5 feet tall and wide. What it doesn't mean is that it "will" grow to a specific height and/or width. So using the height/width as guidelines helps us plan for a garden space but it isn't a hard-and-fast rule. I'm unsure why you were told it is overcrowded because each "side" (if you will) of the Little Lime Punch will grow a minimum of 1.5 feet wide from the center outward. And if two plants are growing towards each other 1.5 feet that equals a nice 3 feet, exactly as you described with branches just touching each other! And if they grow more than that, well then you've got yourself a gorgeous hedge that I'll be quite jealous of! 😀 My own Little Lime Hyrangeas - which also have the 3 feet up to 5 feet tall and wide guidelines - all grow wonderfully together and look like a small hedge (as there are only 3 of them together) and I love the look. Not overcrowded at all! And to answer about controlling size: you can always clip a branch here or there during the Summer if you feel the flowers are too close to each other. However, I bet you'll leave them because of how gorgeous they will look! I hope this puts your mind at ease! ❤️

@kimmie1957 2 года назад

Just had a storm here in Indianapolis last week ,,& one of my standard limelight hydrangea was damaged I also think it really got to much water , well a few of the flower heads blew off & one of the branches snapped off I cut it off to where it split.. will it come back next year ? I prune late spring. I have 2 they were so full & beautiful this year I had them planted last year august they were already bloomed . So this was my 1st yr. I hope it’s not ruined…Help!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

No worries Kim: you will have new growth, new stems and beautiful flowers next year! You did the right thing by cutting the stem back. Limelights are tough shrubs, so it isn’t ruined at all. And pruning when you do is perfect! 🌱

@joanbouman9252 2 года назад

Great video! What month would be considered late Winter in Michigan?

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Thanks so much Joan! With the way all of us across the country experienced such a whacky Winter last year -- yours is a great question! With Little Lime Hydrangeas, my best suggestion is to look and see if the buds are forming. Depending on our individual gardening zones, this timing can vary. But when you begin to see those buds, you can prune your Little Limes -- and your other panicle hydrangeas for that matter. Once you get used to see what the buds look like, you'll begin to know what to watch for, and -- unless we have more crazy weather -- you'll begin to learn when is a good pruning time in your area. For example, I usually like to prune in mid-March, but last year I pruned them one month later than usual. Our mid-March was still late Winter in terms of the temperatures and how hard the ground still was, and it would have been ok had I pruned them in mid-March. The good news is that panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood. So whether you prune them in late Winter or early Spring, they will still continue to grow and will flower wonderfully for you! I hope this helps?

@joanbouman9252 2 года назад

@@GardenSanity Thank you so much for the detailed response, it is very helpful. I am new to gardening, so I have some basic questions and a lot to learn :). I am so glad I found your video. Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

No problem Joan! Always happy to help! Feel free to ask questions any time! 🌱🙂

@jimhanson6639 2 года назад

I planted a limelight tree last spring and it bloomed beautifully all summer. I didn't realize that it will get very tall, and I want to try to keep it small. How do I do that?

@GardenSanity 2 года назад

Hi Jim, I have a great video about pruning a Limelight Hydrangea Tree that will show you how I prune my tree. Most years I let it grow huge, but last year I pruned it back quite a bit, and it came back well. As long as you leave at least 1/3 of the stems on the tree after pruning, you can keep it to a height and width you want. All the growth happens in one season. So if you see how far back I pruned my tree in early Spring -- and then see how much it grew and flowered in later videos from last Summer and Fall -- it's amazing how much it does grow! And remember to only prune it once a year in early Spring, so you don't accidentally remove the flowers which will grow on the ends of each stem. I hope the videos help. Please keep me posted!

@joanbouman9252 Год назад

Hi! I live in zone 6 and have a little Lime Hydrangea. My Hydrangea is doing well, actually it is larger than I thought it would get, so I will need to prune it more in late winter. However, my dilemma now is after a rain a week or so ago my Hydrangea is now drooping terribly. I'd like to attach a photo but was unable to do so. My question is can I prune the drooping branches now?

@GardenSanity Год назад

Hi Joan, How old -- or young -- is your Little Lime Hydrangea? Sometimes in the first few years -- as the main stems are still developing -- the branches can be prone to flopping when the flowers are weighed down after rainstorms. (It's amazing how much water each flowerhead holds!) If you'd like to send me a photo or two, you can email them to me at petscribbles@gmail.com and I can take a closer look for you. 🙂

@joanbouman9252 Год назад

@@GardenSanity Hello, The hydrangea was planted two years ago, so this is the second summer. I will email you a photo. Thanks so much!

@joanbouman9252 Год назад

Thank you for your detailed response to my email with photo. I really appreciate your expertise. I will start at the bottom and trim those flowers first. Thanks again. You're amazing!

@GardenSanity Год назад

@@joanbouman9252 You're quite welcome Joan! I'm glad I could help and hope your Little Lime is doing better! 🙂💚