oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
Description:
Best hydrangea for the Sacramento Valley region; showy white flower bracts often age to pink and make great cut flowers; attractive form; deciduous foliage turns shades of red in fall; attracts honeybees and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
Eastern US
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
3-6 ft
Width:
4-10 ft
Flower Color:
White
Pink
Bloom Period:
April-June
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Hoverflies
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Blooms on old wood, prune after blooms are spent in fall.
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