hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) periwinkle

hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) periwinklecone shaped mass of loosely packed, white florets fades to pink flower heads will fade to brown and persist through the winter dull green oakleaf shaped leaves turn purple in the fall twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest suckers infrequently, becoming mounded in habit bloom time: june to july zone 5 height 150 175cm spread 150 175cm colour white all hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age

no serious pest or disease problems

bloom time: june and july

attractive to hummingbirds

bloom time: august

mahogany centres shadow darker veining

heavily corrugated leaves

newer cultivars are bred to tolerate more extreme growing conditions such as drought

leaves turn dark to mid-green by the summer

winter winds is recommended in an exposed location

bark exfoliates for winter interest

spread 30-45cm

clusters of shades of purple-red and red blooms with a burgundy blotch