Hydrangea quercifolia

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Height

1 to 2 m

Width

1 to 2 m

Flower colour

white

Flowering Time

June, July, August

Light/shadow demands

light shade,

no direct sunlight,

semi-shade

pH-Value

acidic, slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Soil

humos, tolerant of salt, permeable, all substrates

Trees and shrubs for bees

Yes

Hydrangea quercifolia

Characteristics:

Habit

Usually only a small shrub, 1-2 m tall and wide; loosely asymmetrical,

Blossom

10-20 cm long panicles, initially greenish white, gradually cream-white; pink-white when withering, end of June to August, soft fragrance; withered panicles persist through winter, very attractive

Leaves

Large, three to seven-lobed, like oak leaves; late shoots at end of May, grey-green, later pale green; fantastic crimson-red, brilliant red and orange in autumn, falling October

Roots

Shallow, forms runners, very sensitive to soil compaction

Demands

Shady to semi-shady, likes warm to cool areas, moderately frost hardy, no flowers after a harsh winter; likes high to extremely high humidity, sensitive to air and soil pollution; always needs wind protection

Soil

Fresh to moist; moderately acidic to neutral, but tolerates very alkaline substrates, best on humic or sandy-loamy soil, quickly dying in heavy soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 7a

Tip

A spectacular, extraordinary plant for trellises that is a delight to look at during flowering and in autumn. Cut for training shortly after flowering. Best on north and east-facing walls. Native

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
98590186	Cont, width 40-60	€50.00
98653811	specimen, Cont, width 60-80	€90.00
SANA002893	specimen, Cont, width 80-100	€120.00

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
98590186	Cont, width 40-60	€50.00
98653811	specimen, Cont, width 60-80	€90.00
SANA002893	specimen, Cont, width 80-100	€120.00