Hydrangea quercifolia Harmony

Hydrangea quercifolia Harmony is a very unique hydrangea with its oak-like leaves and its long, generous flowering with large, very compact 30 cm (11.8 in) white panicles. With its bushy habit, it is ideal for pot cultivation on balconies and terraces.

Also called Oakleaf Hydrangea, it has large deciduous and dentate dark green leaves, 30 cm (11.8 in) long, that turn a purplish red in the autumn. From August to October, pyramidal inflorescences, 30 cm (11.8 in) long and 20 cm (7.9 in) wide, form large panicles of sterile flowers in an off-white colour that turns reddish in the autumn. Hydrangea quercifolia flowers on old wood.

Hydrangea quercifolia Harmony is not very ramified and grows slowly up to 2.5 m (8 ft) in height and width. It appreciates a light, well-drained, fresh soil, in a sunny location but one that is always sheltered from cold and dry winds. Mix heath soil with your garden soil. It is a hardy shrub that is easy to grow and requires little maintenance.

Hydrangea quercifolia Harmony should be placed in the sun or partial shade. Pair it with other hydrangeas, ferns, lamiums or conifers for a beautiful contrast.

Advice: Hydrangeas do not need pruning to flower. Remove dead wood and faded flowers at the end of winter. Be careful! Hydrangea quercifolia takes a long time to reflower after hard pruning!