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HYDRANGEA quercifolia
Commonly known as Oak-leafed hydrangea
With striking orange-red autumn colour, long pointed white flowers, with sterile florets only at the base
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DeciduousDeeply 5-7 lobed, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMound-forming shrub producing conical panicles to 25cm (10in) tall. Produces fertile and sterile flowers. Sterile flowers become pink-tinged with age.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
HYDRANGEA quercifolia
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
Place of originSoutheastern USA. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePanicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
May cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Hydrangeas - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA quercifolia
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Alice'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
large panicles of single white flowers ageing to pink
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Burgundy'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
reddish-purple tinges to the leaves become very pronouced. The best autumn colouring variety of quercifolia
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
golden yellow leaves. White flowers with red autumn colour
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snowflake'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
striking form with several series of bracts around each flower head giving a doubled appearance
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
another outstanding form with large rounded flower heads
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Hydrangea Colourant
For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
Only £6.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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