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Limelight or Pink Diamond

15 years ago

Hi I am a hydrangea addict. I just bought myself a quick fire and while I was there I ran across a pink Diamond tree form and limelight tree form. Do you think these are too similiar to the QF? I thought I was going to buy a Pee Gee tree and then I seen these. Any ideas on which one would be better and not too much like the Qf. I also seen Pinky Winky but have not really read too many good things about so I am afraid to try this one-although I think it is very pretty.

Thanks.

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stillwelljill
15 years ago
Welcome to Hydrangeas Anonymous! We are all addicts here. As to the choice of Pink Diamond or Limelight, the choice for me would be Limelight, though Pink Diamond is gorgeous as well. Quickfire will quickly turn from creamy vanilla to pink to a darker pink. Limelight starts out a pale lime green vanilla then changes to vanilla then to pink and then darker as the blooms age. Quickfire will usually bloom earlier in the season than Limelight, thus giving you a wide range of blooming time with these two. You will enjoy whatever you choose I am sure.
watervillegirl
Original Author
15 years ago
stillwelljill- I went with the limelight. I have seen raves about that one and not too much info on the PD. I love the hydrangeas. I have been looking for a F&E peppermint but haven't seen around here yet...these are addicting. I can't help myself. I dont think I am alone on this one.
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