Hydrangea quercifolia - P9

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* Suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Oak-leaved hydrangea is bushy and broad in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The white, later pink-coloured flowers appear in panicles from June to August. They grow to about 10 - 20 cm tall and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Cottage garden, balcony/patio, specimen, ornamental shrub, hedge

Root
Hydrangea quercifolia is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.