Hydrangea paniculata 39limelight39 produces huge conical blooms that open in a soft shade of pea green and mature through shades of cream to a delicate soft pink this produces quite a spectacle particularly when there are flowers at different stages of maturity giving a colourful three45toned effect these magnificent blooms make elegant cut flowers a wonderful specimen shrub for a prime location 39limelight39 also provides exceptional late summer colour in woodland gardens