A handsome deciduous hydrangea with bold oak-shaped leaves that flame burgundy in autumn and conical white flower panicles ageing to pink. Offers multi-season interest in light shade.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White and pink flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Oakleaf Hydrangea
Oakleaf Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Oakleaf Hydrangea does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Oakleaf Hydrangea does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Oakleaf Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Oakleaf Hydrangea in the garden
Oakleaf Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Oakleaf Hydrangea. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Oakleaf Hydrangea
Plant Sale lists Oakleaf Hydrangea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
