Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea
The 'Snow Queen' Oakleaf Hydrangea is an award-winning, deciduous shrub native to North America, perfect for adding easy elegance to your landscape. It features striking conical cream-colored blossoms in mid-summer that gracefully age to a dusky pink by fall. The attractive oak-shaped leaves provide seasonal interest, shifting to bronze, purple, and red as the season concludes. Growing to 4-6 feet tall and spreading 6-8 feet wide, this adaptable plant tolerates sun and drier conditions once established. It thrives in full sun or partial sun in well-drained soil and is an excellent choice for borders or as a focal accent plant.
$22.79
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
2873
/ 2970
#2873 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Mature Height
46
/ -' tall
Who it's for
- Exceptional Fall Foliage
- Reliable Cold and Heat Tolerance
- Long-Lasting White Blooms
Who should skip it
- Requires Significant Space
- Specific Pruning Requirements
- Needs Afternoon Shade Protection
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-6' tall
Mature Spread
6-8' wide
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 5 through Zone 9
Bloom Time
Late spring to mid summer
Light Requirements
Full Sun or Partial Sun
Soil Type
Fertile, well-drained soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Award
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Features
- Conical blossoms age beautifully from cream to pink
- Oak-shaped foliage offers excellent fall color
- Tolerant of sun and drier conditions when established
- Flowers attract bees for pollination
- Long-lasting blooms suitable for drying
- Award-winning native shrub variety
- Provides winter interest
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
What customers say
Customers highly value the Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea for its reliable hardiness and spectacular seasonal display, particularly its large white flowers and distinctive foliage. Positive feedback frequently centers on the robust health and quality of the stock received, indicating successful initial establishment. The long term reward of a beautiful, low maintenance shrub justifies the purchase for many. However, some buyers express disappointment regarding the smaller initial size, which necessitates patience for maturity. Occasional shipping stress is also noted. Ultimately, success hinges on careful initial handling, rewarding patient gardeners with an exceptional landscape centerpiece.
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