Description
Oak Leaf Hydrangea Seeds grow into Hydrangea quercifolia, a four-season native shrub prized for bold oak-shaped leaves, cone-shaped white summer blooms, exfoliating winter bark, and mahogany-burgundy fall color. It is a strong fit for shaded foundations, woodland edges, understory gardens, and naturalistic native shrub plantings.
Why Grow It
- Hydrangea quercifolia offers white cone-shaped blooms, oak-shaped foliage, fall color, and winter bark interest.
- A Southeastern U.S. native shrub for woodland borders, shaded foundations, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
- Includes 100 seeds plus cold-stratification, light, spacing, and shade-garden notes.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Hydrangea quercifolia |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Deciduous perennial native shrub |
| Mature height | 4-8 ft. tall and wide |
| Light | Part shade to full shade; morning sun is ideal |
| Bloom or harvest window | Early to mid-summer white cone-shaped flower clusters that can age to soft rose, with mahogany-burgundy fall foliage |
| Seed count | 100 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Cold stratify seeds for about 60 days below 45 F, or refrigerate in a moist paper towel inside a sealed bag for two months. Surface sow the fine seed on moist seed-starting mix and keep evenly moist. |
| Spacing | Space shrubs 4-8 ft. apart depending on the intended hedge, foundation, or woodland-border layout |
| Germination | Often slow or uneven after cold stratification; keep seed lightly moist, bright, and patient for several weeks |
Best For
- shaded foundations
- woodland borders
- understory gardens
- native shrub plantings
- pollinator and wildlife gardens
Packet Details
Includes 100 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until stratification. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your shade garden, woodland edge, or foundation planting.
FAQ
Do Oak Leaf Hydrangea seeds need cold stratification?
Yes. Give the seed about 60 days below 45 F, or refrigerate it moist in a sealed bag for roughly two months before sowing.
Is Oak Leaf Hydrangea good for shade?
Yes. It performs well in part shade to full shade, with morning sun and moist, well-drained soil being especially useful.
How large does the shrub get?
Mature plants commonly reach about 4-8 ft. tall and wide, so give them room in foundation, woodland, or naturalized plantings.
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