Oakleaf Hydrangea

Tags: Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia

Long, cone-shaped clusters of pure white flowers mature to pink with age. Dark green oak-like leaves turn red-purple or bright red in fall. A low maintenance, easy to grow shrub. Ideal for specimen or accent planting. Deciduous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Mature Size:
5-6 Ft. tall and wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
High, Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil.

Care Instructions

Prefers organically rich, well-drained soils, with shelter from harsh afternoon. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape in summer after flowering. Remove weak, damaged stems in early spring. Pruning time: summer.