Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sike's Dwarf' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea)
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Ideal for small gardens, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sike's Dwarf' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a compact, well-rounded deciduous shrub noted for its showy foliage and cone-shaped flowers. Blooming from early to mid-summer, this Oak Leaf Hydrangea boasts a profusion of large conical panicles, 4 in. long (10 cm), packed with white florets gradually turning pale pink as they mature. The lush foliage of deeply-lobed, oak-shaped, dark green leaves, turns attractive shades of bronze and purple as the nights grow cooler in the fall. Providing a long season of interest, Sike's Dwarf is a great hydrangea for small spaces.
- Grows up to 36-48 in. tall and wide (90-120 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 in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.
- 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 |
---|---|
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 |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but 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 |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but 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 |