Snowflake Oakleaf Hydrangea

A large shrub with stunning double flowers, Snowflake Oakleaf Hydrangea creates enormous impact with big blooms and striking autumnal color. Each arching, 12″ long panicle offers clusters of large, pure white flowers that bloom all season, maturing to a rosy pink in late summer. This hydrangea is sure to attract bees and butterflies. The stature of these large panicles pairs beautifully with the large–scale shrub. The foliage turns from bright green to autumnal red after the flowers fade, making Snowflake Hydrangea a true year–round plant. You’ll love the attractive, oak–like shape of the foliage, too. This shrub is low–maintenance, and even more low–maintenance after its first year in your garden. You’ll love this in mass plantings or in an informal hedge. Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Brido’

Botanical Name:Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Brido’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:4 – 6 feet
Spread:4 – 6 feet
Spacing:5 – 7 feet
Hardiness Zone:5-9
Flowering Date:Early to mid summer (June-July)
Planting Instructions:Set at the same level it is at in the container, firm and water thoroughly.
Winter Care:None except to mulch in northern zones the first winter if fall planted.
Shipped:DORMANT 18-24″
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:White
Flower Form:Large round double-flowered panicles
Foliage Type:Resembles oak leaves. Comes in green and ages to red as the year goes on.
Pruning:Prune to maintain a desired size or to remove any wild branches. Best if done in late fall or early spring before new growth. Also prune away any spent flowers since this hydrangea flowers on the previous year’s growth.
Soil Requirement:Well drained, moisture retentive
Watering Requirement:Water frequently during it’s first year to establish a large root system.
Additional Information:Can cause an upset stomach if ingested and contact with foliage may irritate skin allergies.
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