Oakleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee') is a shrub with many ornamental features for the garden. This compact deciduous shrub grows to a height of 4-5 feet and has large, broadly ovate, deep green leaves with toothed margins. It produces 4-5 inch, white flowers in pyramidal clusters. Blooms appear in summer and autumn and will darken to pinkish tones. It is a perfect addition to any garden, adding texture and texture to any garden setting and blooming in full sun to partial shade. It offers year round interest with its oak-like foliage, flowers and colorful autumn fruits.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White fading to pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Oakleaf Hydrangea needs to be watered regularly to ensure that the soil stays evenly moist but not soggy. During the spring and summer months, water your plant deeply about once per week. In the winter, reduce watering to about every 3 weeks. Make sure to water the soil near the base of the plant, not just the leaves and stems. You can also add a layer of mulch around the base to help the soil hold moisture and reduce water loss.
sunlight
Oakleaf Hydrangeas prefer to be grown in part shade, meaning 4-6 hours of filtered sunlight per day. Plant in an area that gets some morning sunlight but protects from the afternoon sun that can become intense and cause bleaching of the leaves. These plants will also benefit from afternoon shade to help protect the foliage from sunburn.
pruning
Pruning of Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee') should generally be done in late winter, when the plants are dormant. This species has a naturally attractive form and does not need overly pruning. The main objectives of light pruning are to remove dead or diseased branches. Light pruning can also be done to remove interior branches that are crowded or crossing stems to improve air circulation and light penetration. Cutting back some of the stems also helps to promote bushier growth. It should be noted that Oakleaf Hydrangeas form their flower buds during the late summer and early fall for the following season. Therefore, it is best to avoid pruning during the late summer and fall to ensure that you don't accidentally remove the flower buds.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Oakleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
