Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey (Oak Leaf Hydrangea)
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Ideal for small gardens, Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey (Oak Leaf 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 turn showy crimson-red as the nights grow cooler. Blooming in early to mid-summer with some sporadic bloom through late summer into fall, this Oak Leaf 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).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Great candidate for mass plantings, hedges, mixed shrub borders, as a backdrop, or accent plant. Flowers are very attractive in dried arrangements
- Since this hydrangea flowers on the previous year's growth, it should be pruned shortly after flowering is complete.
- Keep an eye out for aphids, capsid bugs, glasshouse red spider mites, and hydrangea scale.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings.
- Hydrangea quercifolia species is native to the southeastern United States.
- Foliage can aggravate skin allergies. Mild stomach upset is possible if ingested.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |