About the Hydrangea -
Oakleaf :
The Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia, is
an upright, deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded
habit that typically grows 4-6' tall. It features
elongated white flowers which slowly turn pinkish
purple with age. The most vigorous blooming of all
the hydrangea's. The blooms often weigh down the
branches. Long late spring to summer bloom period.
Distinctive, deeply lobed, somewhat coarse,
oak-like, deep green leaves (to 8" long) turn
attractive shades of bronze, crimson or purple in
autumn.
Mature stems exfoliate to reveal a rich brown
inner bark which is attractive in winter. Mass or
group in a mixed shrub border or naturalize in a
native plant or open woodland garden. It also may be
used for backgrounds, accents or specimens,
foundation plantings or hedges. Best grown in
fertile, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun
to part shade. Mulch root zone in summer and provide
somewhat constant moisture. Little pruning is
needed, but should be done any time after flowering.
