Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey': Chartreuse-Foliaged Compact Oakleaf Hydrangea

Oakleaf hydrangea 'Little Honey' brightens shade with chartreuse foliage. Creamy white flowers appear in summer, then dry on the plant for months of show. Rarely requires pruning beyond thinning or shaping. Pair with hot pink or orange flowers and purple-foliaged tropicals for extra contrast.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Bright foliage, tough plant, amazing fall color, and little pruning needed.

Care

Happiest in partial shade; tolerates some sun. Give moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in spring; take softwood cuttings in early summer, hardwood cuttings in winter.

Problems

Leaf-spotting fungal disease may strike but is non-threatening.

Overview

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate Grower
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium Moisture
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage Color: Chartreuse
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Color, Cut Flower, Foliage, Hedge, Low-Maintenance
• Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest
• Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
• Type: Shrubs