Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

Pronunciation: hye-DRAYN-jee-uh kwerk-i-FOL-i-a
SKU #04206
5-9

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Large, dense, white flower clusters are held upright above the dark green oak leaf-shaped foliage. The midsummer blooms develop a rosy-pink hue in the fall as the leaves turn deep red-bronze. Tan-brown exfoliating bark is attractive in the winter. An excellent landscape specimen or foundation plant. Useful as a flowering hedge plant. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeMidsummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Clethra (Clethra)
Care InstructionsPrefers organically rich, well-drained soils, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape in summer after flowering. Remove weak, damaged stems in early spring.
LoreSnow Queen's blooms are 6 to 8 inches long.
Details
Bloom TimeMidsummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Clethra (Clethra)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers organically rich, well-drained soils, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape in summer after flowering. Remove weak, damaged stems in early spring.
History
LoreSnow Queen's blooms are 6 to 8 inches long.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.