- Oakleaf hydrangea
Botanical name: hydrangea quercifolia
Average Size at Maturity: 4-6 ft in height and in spread
Bloom Time: Summer, fall
Flower Color: White, cream, pink, purple, red
Foliage Color: Green
Growth Rate: Between 1-2 ft a year
Landscape Use: Backdrop to smaller shrubs, a component of a mixed border
Light Needs: Very shade tolerant, requires 3 – 4 hours of sun a day
Parent Act: Propagate by cutting stems and dipping in a rooting hormone and plant in sterile potting mix
Special Feature: Strong, sturdy stems to hold large flower clusters above the foliage
Water Needs: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
