Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea Quercifolia, 50 Seeds

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering shrub Family: Hydrangeaceae Native Range: Southeastern United States Height: 6 to 8 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Bloom Time: May - July Bloom Color: White changing to purplish pink Flower/Fruit: 4 to 12" erect panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers in summer; fades to pink, then tan; good for drying, seeds are eaten by birds Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Fall Color: Bronze, Crimson or Purple Drought Tolerance: Medium Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates damp soil. Grows best in woodsy situations on limey soils. Add lime if your soil is acidic. Avoid full sun in hot climates. General Culture: Mulch root zone in summer and provide somewhat constant moisture. Winter protection (e.g., burlap wrap) is advisable in USDA Zone 5, particularly when the plant is not fully established. Little pruning is needed, but should be done any time after flowering. Uses: Mass or group in a mixed shrub border or naturalize in a native plant or open woodland garden. Also may be used for backgrounds, accents or specimens, foundation plantings or hedges. Sowing Oakleaf Hydrangea Seeds: The seeds of Oakleaf Hydrangea are extremely tiny. Wear your glasses and don't breathe while handling. Sow indoors. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.