hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea)
$39.95
- cone-shaped mass of loosely packed, white florets fades to pink
- flower heads will fade to brown and persist through the winter
- dull green oakleaf-shaped leaves turn purple in the fall
- twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest
- suckers infrequently, becoming mounded in habit
- bloom time: june to july
- zone 5
- height 150-175cm
- spread 150-175cm
- colour white
- all hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age
- adjusting the pH balance of the soil can change the flower colour from pink to blue in some cultivars
- most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- long blooming
- heat tolerant
- low maintenance
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)