Ideal for small gardens, Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey (Oakleaf Hydrangea) is a compact spreading deciduous shrub noted for its showy foliage and cone-shaped flowers. Emerging bright golden-yellow in spring, the deeply-lobed, oak-shaped leaves, 4-7 in. long (10-17 cm), gradually fade to chartreuse as the season progresses, then warm up to showy crimson-red as the nights grow cooler. Blooming in early to mid summer with some sporadic bloom through late summer into fall, this Oakleaf Hydrangea boasts dense conical flower heads, up to 5 in. (12 cm), packed with large, white ray florets. The blossoms take on delightful pink tinges as fall approaches. Providing a long season of interest, Little Honey is a lovely Hydrangea to be used as a garden focal point or combined with other shrubs or perennials.

• Grows up to 3-4 ft tall (90-120 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is best grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. A tremendous advantage of the Oakleaf Hydrangea is that it can thrive in much dryer locations than its cousins. It can also thrive in much sunnier areas than the mophead and lacecap hydrangeas. But it doesn't like having wet feet!.
• It is a great candidate for mass plantings, informal hedges, mixed shrub borders, as a backdrop or accent plant. Flowers are very attractive in dried arrangements
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for leaf blight, powdery mildew, aphids and spider mites.
• Since this hydrangea flowers on previous year's growth, it should be pruned shortly after flowering is complete. - although little pruning is usually required.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings.
• Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.