oakleaf hydrangea

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey') requires moderate watering and should be kept consistently moist. Water about once a week, and make sure soil is evenly moist. Check the soil by poking your finger about an inch deep: if the soil is dry, water the plant. During periods of hot, dry weather, water your Oakleaf Hydrangea two to three times a week, making sure that the soil does not dry out completely. During winter months, allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Oakleaf hydrangeas generally thrive in bright, indirect light. They require 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day and can do well in either full sun or partial shade. If the Oakleaf Hydrangea is planted in an area with intense sun, it's important to make sure the soil is kept moist and well-drained to avoid drying out. During the hot midday hours, it would be a good idea to provide some kind of shade, such as a lattice or awning, to keep the plant from being burned by the sun. If the Oakleaf Hydrangea is grown in a container, the container should be shifted throughout the day to follow the path of the sun.

Pruning of Oakleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey') should be done in late winter or early spring annually. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired size of the plant; however, it should not be clipped too drastically as this could cause extended branch death and stunting. Prune out any dead, diseased, weak, or damaged wood, but be sure to maintain the graceful shape of the shrub's silhouette. To prevent the plant from becoming crowded, selectively reduce the growth by pruning no more than 1/3 of the stems.