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Hydrangea quercifolia Munchkin

Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

The oakleaf-shaped dark green leaves show off the robust flower clusters which age to pink in colour.

  • »  Dwarf, compact shrub
  • »  Dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in the fall
  • »  Cone-shaped mass of loosely-packed white florets fade to pink
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

2gal
$61.25
Substitutions Are Available
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Flowering Time
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin'

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 serrataBlooms on old wood, do not prune.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin'

All hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Adjusting the pH balance of the soil can change the flower colour from pink to blue in some cultivars. Most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil. 

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