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Hydrangea quercifolia Sike's Dwarf
Sike's Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea
A distinctive plant with lime-green blooms aging to pink, oakleaf-shaped leaves with fall colours of bronze, maroon, and purple, and exfoliating bark for winter interest.
- » Cone-shaped mass of loosely-packed white florets fade to pink
- » It is smaller growing and has smaller foliage and flowers than the species
- » Distinctive oakleaf-shaped leaves turn bronze, maroon and purple colours in autumn
- » Mature stems will exfoliate
- » Bloom Time: May to July
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sike's Dwarf'
Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sike's Dwarf'
Most hydrangea cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil.