Welcome to my blog!
Welcome to my blog, Three Little Limes, named after the three “Little Lime” Hydrangeas in our backyard. We planted the “Little Lime” Hydrangeas three years ago during our first Spring in our then new home in King of Prussia, PA. The “Little Lime” are also Alex’s favorite Hydrangea we have in our yard, so it seemed fitting to name my blog after them. My blog will show the evolution of our home and garden as we continue to make make it our own.
The “Little Lime” Hydrangeas become tinged with pink as the Summer draws to a close. The soft pink looks beautiful against the bright pop of “Dark Knight” Caryopteris.
The “Little Limes” begin to bloom a bit later in the summer, usually by mid-July. As you can see from the photos above, they are a long-lasting bloom that add a variety of color throughout the season. When these hydrangeas first bloom, the bright lime-like yellow/green color adds an excellent glow to the garden at dusk and into the evening. Together with the glow of our overhead twinkle lights, the area is an inviting place for an evening cocktail. As the summer winds down, blush creeps into the petals, softening the gardening and hinting at the coziness of Fall. The “Little Lime” Hydrangeas will hold onto their blooms until you cut them back. By mid-October they have taken on a lovely rich amber tone.
By October 15th, our “Little Lime” Hydrangeas have turned to shades of golden brown.
