Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowflake’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea)

Noted for its distinct, boldly lobed leaves and superb double-flowered blooms, award-winner Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowflake’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a vigorous deciduous shrub that provides interest almost all year round. Named after the shape of its beautiful leaves, this Oak Leaf Hydrangea features large, arching, conical flower heads, up to 12 in. (30 cm), packed with double blossoms layered on top of one another. On display from late spring to midsummer, the long-lasting grapes of creamy-white flowers gradually turn rosy-pink as they mature. In the fall, the foliage of deeply lobed, oak-like leaves turns bronze, crimson, or burgundy (if planted in a sunny location with a little afternoon shade). In the winter, the rich brown exfoliating bark becomes a real center of attraction. A fabulous Hydrangea to be used as a garden focal point or combined with other shrubs or perennials.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 6-10 ft tall and across (180-300 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 bug, glasshouse red spider mite 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.