Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice') - 3 gallon 12" -Ship Only
Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice') - 3 gallon 12" -Ship Only
Plant Details
- Size
- 3 Gallon 12"
- Attributes
- Drought Tolerant, Native, Naturalizing, Urban Tolerant
- Category
- Shrub
- Exposure
- Part Shade, Shade
- Features
- Red Fall Color, Summer flowering
- Habit
- Rounded
- Height
- 4-6'
- Soil
- Average, Moist
- Width
- 4-6'
- Wildlife
- Songbirds
- Zone
- 5–9
Description
The Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice') is a stunning addition to any home garden, offering both visual appeal and ease of care. This deciduous shrub is renowned for its large, lobed leaves that resemble those of an oak tree, providing a unique texture and lush greenery throughout the growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of red, purple, and bronze, adding seasonal color to your landscape. The plant produces impressive conical flower clusters that can reach up to 12 inches in length, beginning as a creamy white and gradually turning pink, providing interest from summer through fall. To thrive, the Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate both partial shade and full sun, making it versatile for various garden settings. It generally grows to a height and width of 6 to 8 feet, making it ideal for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen. This hydrangea not only enhances the aesthetic of your garden but also requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its ability to attract pollinators and provide seasonal interest makes it a valued addition to any outdoor space.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 5–9–5–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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