Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hydrangea 'little lime'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills hydrangea 'little lime' in winter
Cutting hydrangea 'little lime' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More hydrangea 'little lime' care
Overwintering hydrangea 'little lime' — FAQ
Does hydrangea 'little lime' need to come indoors for winter?
Hydrangea 'Little Lime' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Hydrangea 'Little Lime' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move hydrangea 'little lime' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water hydrangea 'little lime' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills hydrangea 'little lime' over winter?
Cutting hydrangea 'little lime' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.