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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Ask anyone who is growing Oakleaf Hydrangea and they'll tell you the same: These are true 4-season Hydrangeas, much like the Climbing Hydrangea.
In the spring the fuzzy buds open to huge, up to 1' long, 8" wide, oak-shaped leaves that are dark green above, whitish underneath. Breezy summer days offer an eye-catching show!
In late June into July the pure-white, pyramid flower clusters are held upright on the strong stems. The flowers gradually fade to brown and are ideal for cutting, and drying for arrangements. As fall approaches the leaves slowly begin to turn into a spectacular dark burgundy-red, peaking around Thanksgiving. After the leaves drop, the handsome exfoliating rich brown bark is revealed, a real standout in the gray winter landscape.
Cultivating the best Oakleaf Hydrangeas requires a little soil and location planning. Plant it in moist soil, rich with organic matter, where it receives shade in the afternoon. Full afternoon sun can cause foliar burn by midsummer if not enough moisture is available.
Most Oakleaf Hydrangeas are somewhat slow growing so pruning is rarely needed. Since flower buds are produced on old wood, always prune immediately after the current season’s flower color begins
to fade.
Like all Hydrangeas these are very trouble free. But, they are one of the hardest plants to grow successfully in a container. When you see them in the nursery they often have a benign purplish leaf spot that is really kind of ugly. Once in the ground though you'll never see it again.
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