Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen '
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 2m
Width - up to 2m
Location - The East Border
Description: Medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with a mound-forming habit and dark green leaves that resemble those of oak trees (hence the species name). Cone-shaped panicles of showy white florets are produced from midsummer into autumn and age to pink. The leaves turn rich shades of burgundy red in autumn.
The correct botanical name for this plant is Hydrangea quercifolia 'Flemygea', 'Snow Queen' is a trademark name.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Cone-shaped panicles are composed of small, inconspicuous fertile florets that are hidden underneath the larger, showy sterile florets. Flowers turn pink with age and are produced from July into September on the previous year's growth.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Dark green leaves are deeply lobed and resemble the foliage of oak trees. Leaves turn rich shades of burgundy red in autumn.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oval, deeply lobed
Autumn Colour: Burgundy red
Poison Information:
This plant may cause mild discomfort in ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.