Does Limelight Hydrangea Like Sun?

This extremely durable, long-lived plant is easy to grow. It likes full sun in cold climates, afternoon shade in warmer ones, but it does require well-drained soils that do not remain soggy for any amount of time. To prune, simply cut back by one-third its total height every spring.

Do Limelight hydrangeas bloom in the shade?

(Limelight hydrangeas do tolerate shade, but they do not bloom well unless they receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.) ... In shade, the flower clusters are not impressive at all.

Where should I plant my limelight hydrangea?

Choose a sheltered planting site that receives full sun in cool climates or partial sun in warm climates. Start by digging a hole twice the width of your Limelight hydrangea root ball and roughly the same depth of the root ball. Your plant should be just slightly higher than the surrounding soil.