Snowflake Hydrangea is a dense deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed oak-like leaves that brilliant maroon in fall and rich brown exfoliating bark. Its large upright panicles bloom on old wood with double white flowers that mature to pink then fade to brown in summer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
Hydrangea Quercifolia is a native Hydrangea that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals, and the plant provides nesting for small birds.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Southeast N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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5' - 8'
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Spread:
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5' - 10’
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Spacing:
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8’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White/Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Deutzia, Host
IMAGES: photoset by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, (1)Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake kz5, (2) Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake kz2, (3) Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake kz3, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake', (3) Andrey Zharkikh, 2013.10.19_15.41.19_DSCN0325
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
