Queen of Hearts Oakleaf Hydrangea is a mounding deciduous shrub with large oak-like leaves that turn mahogany red in fall. Its upright panicles held above the foliage bloom white and slowly mature to deep pink in summer attracting pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
Hydrangea quercifolia is one of the species of hydrangea that acts as a pollinizer, attracting a large number of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Songbirds eat the seeds and use the plant to nest.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
5' - 6' |
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Spread: |
7' - 9’ |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Hibiscus
IMAGE: Nankou Oronain (as36…, 神武天皇社のカシワバアジサイの花 御所市柏原 Oakleaf hydrangea 2012.6.14 - panoramio, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
