HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Burgundy'

Commonly known as Oak-leafed hydrangea

Reddish-purple tinges to the leaves become very pronouced. The best autumn colouring variety of quercifolia

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Hydrangeas - Care Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£17.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - deeply 5-7 lobed leaves to (8in) long.
White
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - large, conical panicles of white flowers turning pink as they age.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - needs plenty of shelter.
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
Place of origin - southeastern USA.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical panicles
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable 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 Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -