Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' - OAK-LEAF HYDRANGEA 'SNOW QUEEN'
Hydrangea 'Snow Queen'' = selection of a native shrub with broad upright shape, elongated panicles of white mostly sterile flowers (up to 12" long).
Very long flowering season from spring to summer, flowers slowly mature to pinkish-purple colors.
Deep green leaves turn attractive shades of bronze-maroon or purple in the fall.
Winter interest of the bark on the stems.
This selection is very similar to the species of H. quercifolia, but have sturdier upright shape (doesn't open after heavy rains) and has larger panicles of flowers.
Blooming Time: May to July
Size: 4-6’ tall and 6-8' wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 9 (in zone 5 may need a bit sheltered spot, and some protection for newly planted smaller plants)
Culture: Best in full sun to half shade, or very light dappled shade. Ideal soils are organically rich, well-drained soils with average moisture, mulched with organic mulch to keep the moisture in the soil. In southern states appreciates some shade.
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-moist
Origin: The species of H. quercifolia is shrub native to AL, DC, F, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC,TN, IN (see the BONAP distribution map). Natural habitats include shaded woods, shaded stream banks
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: only moderately deer resistant - deer nibbles on the soft parts and buds in the winter. Later in the season it's usually avoided, unless the deer is overpopulated.
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: native bees, some butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Picture copyright: Michele Dorsey Walfred, Commons Wikimedia
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' - OAK-LEAF HYDRANGEA 'SNOW QUEEN'
Hydrangea 'Snow Queen'' = selection of a native shrub with broad upright shape, elongated panicles of white mostly sterile flowers (up to 12" long).
Very long flowering season from spring to summer, flowers slowly mature to pinkish-purple colors.
Deep green leaves turn attractive shades of bronze-maroon or purple in the fall.
Winter interest of the bark on the stems.
This selection is very similar to the species of H. quercifolia, but have sturdier upright shape (doesn't open after heavy rains) and has larger panicles of flowers.
Blooming Time: May to July
Size: 4-6’ tall and 6-8' wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 9 (in zone 5 may need a bit sheltered spot, and some protection for newly planted smaller plants)
Culture: Best in full sun to half shade, or very light dappled shade. Ideal soils are organically rich, well-drained soils with average moisture, mulched with organic mulch to keep the moisture in the soil. In southern states appreciates some shade.
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-moist
Origin: The species of H. quercifolia is shrub native to AL, DC, F, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC,TN, IN (see the BONAP distribution map). Natural habitats include shaded woods, shaded stream banks
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: only moderately deer resistant - deer nibbles on the soft parts and buds in the winter. Later in the season it's usually avoided, unless the deer is overpopulated.
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: native bees, some butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Picture copyright: Michele Dorsey Walfred, Commons Wikimedia