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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Hydrangea quercifolia
Other names: Oak-leaved hydrangea, Oak leaf hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea
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Genus: Hydrangea
Species: H. quercifolia - H. quercifolia is a deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed leaves which are flushed red and purple in autumn and large cream florets in summer and autumn.
Hydrangea quercifolia is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Bronze, Purple in Autumn
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange 'Sybille')
Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak-leaved hydrangea) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in sun or partial shade.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Marion Coleman
I have had this plant for a few years now. It flowered in the first couple of years but since then has not flowered at all. I have tried pruning and not pruning. It's in a sunny, exposed position in a north facing garden. Any suggestions?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Tue. 6th March 2012 13:34
- Last reply: Tue. 6th March 2012 19:10
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