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    HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'
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    HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'

    Commonly known as Oak-leafed hydrangea

    Leaves golden-yellow in spring and early summer before turning red in autumn
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA. garden origin
    • Hydrangeas
    • Deciduous
      Deeply 5-7 lobed leaves to 20cm (8in) long
    • White
    • Panicles
      Conical panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Gold/yellow
    • Lobed
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • may cause skin allergy
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    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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