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Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ (Oakleaf hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ hy-DRAIN-jah kwer-sih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Oakleaf hydrangea Genus: Hydrangea
This cultivar produces 8-inch-long, conical flower heads from early summer on. It is as notable for its distinct, deeply lobed leaves as for its reliably showy, creamy blooms. The foliage produces outstanding fall color and the flowers take on purplish-pink hues when dried.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This exceptional shrub is native to the southeastern U.S., where it is found growing along stream banks. It is equally stunning in a mixed border or woodland setting. The flowers are good for cutting and drying.
 Care: It is adaptable to full sun if provided with adequate moisture, and needs little pruning.
 Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring; take softwood cuttings in early summer, hardwood cuttings in winter.
 Problems: Gray mold, slugs, powdery mildew, rust, ringspot virus, leaf spots.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Interesting Bark; Native; Showy Fall Foliage; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Shrubs

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