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HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'
Commonly known as Oak-leafed hydrangea
Golden yellow leaves. White flowers with red autumn colour
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DeciduousDeeply 5-7 lobed leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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White
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, honey fungusPlace of originSoutheastern USA. garden origin
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePaniclesConical panicles
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold/yellow
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Leaf marginLobed
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category CMay cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
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