Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake': Double-Flowered Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake' features large flower heads of intricate double blossoms layered atop one another. Deeply lobed leaves and reliably showy creamy blooms. Foliage produces outstanding fall color; flowers take on purplish-pink hues as they dry.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Beautiful double flowers. Native to southeastern U.S. stream banks. Stunning in mixed border or woodland setting.

Care

Adapts 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: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Dried Flower, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/Focal Point
• Style: Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest
• Tolerance: Frost Tolerant
• Type: Shrubs