- Oakleaf hydrangea
Botanical name: hydrangea quercifolia
Average Size at Maturity: 4-6 ft in height and in spread
Hardy zone: Zones 5 – 9
Bloom Time: Summer, fall
Flower Color: White, cream, pink, purple, red
Foliage Color: Green
Growth Rate: Between 1-2 ft a year
Pruning needs: Deadhead withered flowers after flowering
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
Fertilizing needs: Fertilizer is only needed if your oakleaf hydrangea is planted in alkaline soil. If this is the case for your hydrangea, you can use a 10-10-10 granular once in the spring and once in the summer
Special Feature: Strong, sturdy stems to hold large flower clusters above the foliage
Water Needs: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
