3-gallon Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea - a stunning native hydrangea grown in zones 5-9. Its intricate white blossoms resemble snowflakes, adding beauty to any garden.
Snow Flake' Oakleaf Hydrangea-Gorgeous Native Hydrangea
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Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea is a beautiful and easy-to-grow native hydrangea that is known for its stunning double white flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is a vigorous deciduous shrub that provides interest almost all year round.
Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea grows to be 6-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has a rounded habit and produces a profusion of large, conical flower heads, up to 12 inches wide, packed with double white blossoms that gradually turn rosy-pink as they mature. The flowers bloom from late spring to midsummer.
In the fall, the foliage of deeply lobed, oak-like leaves turns bronze, crimson, or burgundy (if planted in a sunny location with a little afternoon shade). In the winter, the rich brown exfoliating bark becomes a real center of attraction.
Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea is a very low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It is also drought tolerant once established.
To grow Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea, simply plant it in spring or fall in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea is a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden. It can be used as a specimen plant, grouped in clusters, or as an attractive, colorful hedge that provides year round color and interest.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea:
- Mulch around the plant in the spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect the plant from winter damage by mulching around the base in the fall.
With proper care, your Snow Flake Oakleaf Hydrangea will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 4 to 6 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 4 to 6 Feet |
