Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Snow Queen’ features showy white flowers, oak leaf shaped foliage, and seasonal interest, making this hydrangea an exceptional choice for any garden! Its white conical flower clusters fade into a pink hue in the fall with a backdrop of deep red and maroon foliage. In winter, rich brown stems are revealed by exfoliating bark.
The oakleaf hydrangea is one of the few hydrangeas native to the United States. The upright habit of this cultivar makes it ideal for small spaces, as well as shrub borders or an accent plant. It has a broad rounded habit and typically grows 4-5’ tall and as wide. Its disease resistant leaves have a distinctive oak-like shape to approximately 8” long. Hydrangeas are an excellent low maintenance shrub for any gardener!
‘Snow Queen’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and should be planted in well-drained soil. This hydrangea blooms on old wood.. Add plenty of organic material to the soil when planting and mulch each spring with more. Keep well-watered, especially during dry spells. It will grow well from zone 5 to 9. Remove any dead wood in spring, and prune for shape, if needed, in summer as the flowers begin to fade. This superior variety has disease-free foliage and is rarely bothered by pests.