Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen': Oakleaf Hydrangea with Conical Creamy Blooms

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' produces 8-inch-long conical flower heads from early summer. Notable for its deeply lobed leaves and reliably showy creamy blooms. Foliage produces outstanding fall color; flowers take on purplish-pink hues when dried.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Exceptional shrub native to the southeastern U.S., found along stream banks. Equally stunning in mixed border or woodland setting. Flowers good for cutting and drying.

Care

Adaptable to full sun with adequate moisture; needs little pruning.

Propagation

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

Problems

Gray mold, slugs, powdery mildew, rust, ringspot virus, leaf spots.

Overview

• Height: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 6–10 ft.
• Growth Habit: Spreads
• Growth Pace: Moderate Grower
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium Moisture
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Interesting Bark, Native, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage, Showy Seed Heads
• Bloom Time: Fall, Summer
• Flower Color: Pink, White
• Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/Focal Point
• Style: Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Interest
• Tolerance: Frost Tolerant
• Type: Shrubs