Description
Large lobed, oakleaf shaped leaves. White flower to 12″. Burgandy Fall color.
This vigorous, heat-tolerant cultivar is noted for having large, white flower panicles and pretty burgundy fall color.
In spring, oakleaf hydrangea puts forth large, oak-shaped leaves that are deep green with soft, lighter undersides. Huge conical flower panicles appear in summer, which are comprised of small inconspicuous fertile flowers and showy four-sepaled flowers that are flattened and papery. The ivory flowers age to rose-pink and dry to soft tan or brown. In autumn, the showy leaves turn striking shades of crimson and bronze-purple, and through winter the dry flowers persistent above branches lined with exfoliating copper-brown, cinnamon and tan bark.
Oakleaf hydrangea accepts full sun or partial shade and prefers rich, evenly moist soil. This fast-growing shrub is at home in southern heat and humidity. It is useful as a feature, foundation or screening plant.
