Magical® Lime Sparkle is an eye-catching reblooming bigleaf hydrangea that delivers bold color transitions and a strong garden presence. Its large mophead blooms open in lacy lime green panicles with creamy highlights and gradually mature to soft pink and rose tones, creating a multi-stage color show from summer into fall.
This variety forms a full, rounded shrub that reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide—ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or as a striking standalone specimen. The sturdy stems hold up the large flower heads with ease, and the rich green foliage adds depth and contrast throughout the growing season.
Magical® Lime Sparkle blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring a longer flowering season with proper care. It thrives in part shade and moist, well-drained soil, and is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9. Like many bigleaf hydrangeas, soil pH may subtly influence flower tone, though the lime-to-pink color shift is its hallmark.
Key Features:
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Large lime green blooms aging to pink and rose shades
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Full-sized shrub: 5–6 ft. tall and wide
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Blooms on both old and new wood for extended flowering
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Strong stems support heavy flower heads
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Thrives in part shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil
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Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9
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Excellent for borders, foundations, and specimen plantings
With its bold size and ever-changing color display, Magical® Lime Sparkle adds structure, elegance, and long-lasting interest to summer and fall gardens.