OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea quercifolia
SKU: 2123-015
Description
Hydrangea quercifolia, also known as Oakleaf Hydrangea, is a stunning shrub that is native to the Southeastern United States! The plant produces white flowers in erect clusters in early summer, aging from creamy white to pink and eventually to a papery rusty-brown. In the fall, the leaves turn rich shades of red, bronze and purple, persisting through winter. Oakleaf hydrangea prefers moist, acid organic soils in partial shade or full sun and grows best in a natural or landscaped woodland habitat. It is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Hard to find seeds!
Type: Flowering shrub
Location: Part shade or full shade
Height: 7'
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: No cold stratification is required. Plant these seeds on the surface of the soil (do not bury them), water and keep moist until germination. Place the pot in a clear plastic bag to help retain moisture/humidity on the seeds until they germinate, at which time the bag should be removed. Germination occurs in approximately 6 weeks. Keep at room temperature for germination.
Description
Hydrangea quercifolia, also known as Oakleaf Hydrangea, is a stunning shrub that is native to the Southeastern United States! The plant produces white flowers in erect clusters in early summer, aging from creamy white to pink and eventually to a papery rusty-brown. In the fall, the leaves turn rich shades of red, bronze and purple, persisting through winter. Oakleaf hydrangea prefers moist, acid organic soils in partial shade or full sun and grows best in a natural or landscaped woodland habitat. It is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Hard to find seeds!
Type: Flowering shrub
Location: Part shade or full shade
Height: 7'
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: No cold stratification is required. Plant these seeds on the surface of the soil (do not bury them), water and keep moist until germination. Place the pot in a clear plastic bag to help retain moisture/humidity on the seeds until they germinate, at which time the bag should be removed. Germination occurs in approximately 6 weeks. Keep at room temperature for germination.
