This is one of the most confusing plants for plants! This kind of hydrangea is a macrophylla, or big leaf variety. There are several other types of hydrangeas, including panicale, arborescens (ilke Incrediball and Annabelle), and climbing hydrangeas). Within this category there are serrata (a category) and other hybrids, such as Endless Summer (a trademarked hybrid). Some people cover them with burlap. I don't have time or interest in that but I've heard that can help protect them from the cold.

I can’t say enough about panicle hydrangeas. I mean, I love all hydrangeas— but limelights and other panicle hydrangeas really are fool proof hydrangeas for your garden — as long as they get enough sun. Poor soil? Meh. Late frost? Meh. Their only nemesis is the deer; and in my garden — the deer can’t reach the top and tend to snack on the lower branches. When the limelight’s are in bloom, that’s when all the neighbors come and compliment me on the garden 🥰 — do you love limelights? #gardening #

Little Lime Punch Hydrangea Paniculata | Proven Winners @ Bauman's