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Hydrangea quercifolia Alice
Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
Large white panicles fade to pink and the dark green, oakleaf-shaped leaves will turn burgundy in the fall. Twig and branch bark will exfoliate as the season progresses.
- » Cone-shaped mass of loosely-packed white florets fade to pink
- » Flower heads will turn brown and persist through the winter
- » Dull green oakleaf-shaped leaves turn purple in the fall
- » Twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest
- » Bloom Time: June to July
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
Most hydrangea cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil.