Hydrangea quercifolia oak-leaves in autumn

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Hydrangea quercifolia

Name: Hydrangea quercifolia
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HY2363.1
Price: 60.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Oakleaf Hydrangea Shrub

Bush, 40-60cm, 12L

£60

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Final size 2 x 2.5 metres

Foliage Deeply lobed leaves turn red in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers White conical flowerheads

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Loam, sand or well-draining clay

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Planting & Care

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Description

Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as Oak-leaved Hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub with striking, large, deeply lobed leaves that resemble those of an oak. The foliage turns vivid shades of red and purple in autumn, while creamy-white conical flowerheads appear in summer and can last into autumn.

Growing to around 2 x 2.5 metres (height x spread) in 20 years, Hydrangea quercifolia is ideal for creating interest in small gardens from spring to autumn. We recommend it for mixed borders, cottage gardens and anywhere in need of seasonal interest. It suits acidic and neutral soils in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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