19+ Red Oak Leaf Hydrangea

The lobed leaves can grow large up to 12 inches 30 cm long. You will find that oakleaf hydrangea care is quite easy.

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Red oak leaf hydrangea

Gatsby pink oakleaf hydrangea boasts big showy blooms that quickly transform from pure white to a glorious pink providing months of color. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers a profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink.

Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. The large dark green leaves resemble oak leaves in fall they change to a deep burgundy or red fall color. Bright green in spring and fall they turn brilliant shades of red and orange as autumn turns into winter.

Partial shade to full sun. These features make it a pleasure to start growing oakleaf hydrangeas in your garden. They are also lovely and interesting shrubs in winter since the bark peels back revealing the dark layer beneath.

The compact form works in smaller landscapes and is useful for mass planting hedges or. A popular cultivar of this plant called snow queen can be grown in usda plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Dark green oak like leaves turn red purple or bright red in fall.

Depending on the variety the oak like leaves can grow up to 12 inches wide. The oakleaf gets its name from the shape of its beautiful large leaves. Oakleaf hydrangea s year long parade starts in spring when dark green leaves unfurl.

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