Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
SKU
04193
Among the largest of the Oakleaf Hydrangeas, this bold selection is handsome and stately for foundation or border. It has deeply lobed, oak-like leaves and a profusion of large white blooms. An added bonus, foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall. Deciduous.
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Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 2 - 3 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh kwer-sif-FOH-lee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Creamy white flowers in Summer |
| Design Ideas | This Hydrangea's brilliant red highlights in fall are ideal for extending the interest in shrub borders beyond the flowering season. Also lends a fiery hue to otherwise deep-green shade gardens. Plant as an individual to appreciate the unique foliage texture and leaf shape, or in a cluster to intensify its impact in the garden. Not as prim and proper as the traditional Hydrangea, it is a natural in the woodland scene and among rangy natives. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, North American Native Selection |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 2 - 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Clethra (Clethra) |
Prefers organically rich, well-drained soils, with shelter from harsh afternoon. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape in summer after flowering. Remove weak, damaged stems in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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