{"product_id":"hydrangea-quercifolia-snow-queen","title":"Hydrangea quercifolia - Snow Queen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea - Snow Queen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea quercifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Flemygea’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e👑Fit for a queen! Huge, dreamy white flowers and vibrant fall foliage.🌼\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, lush, dense white 6-8\" flower clusters are held notably upright above the green oak leaf-shaped foliage, attracting butterflies and other insects. Blooms turn rosy-pink to tan in fall as the leaves turn exceptionally vivid colors of deep bronze-red to purple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn time, branches will develop an interesting exfoliating habit featuring cinnamon-colored bark revealed under brown papery bark - most notable in winter.  With the large flowers, leaves, and striking bark, use these plants to add textural boldness to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakleaf Hydrangeas are \u003cstrong\u003enative to the US South\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent landscape \u003cstrong\u003especimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eflowering hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efoundation plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, and absolutely superb \u003cstrong\u003ecut flowers (we love them for this)\u003c\/strong\u003e! Deciduous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNative Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMoon Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRain Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWinter Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakleaf Hydrangeas thrive in rich, moist, well-draining soil although they can tolerate drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏆\u003cstrong\u003eAward winning\u003c\/strong\u003e! Winner of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Gold Medal for Garden Merit in 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦋In NC, they are the host plant for at least 1 colorful moth, the Hydrangea Sphinx (Darapsa versicolor) and the nectar plant for at least 1 butterfly, the Edwards' Hairstreak (Satyrium edwardsii). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐦\u003cstrong\u003eHelp birds\u003c\/strong\u003e! Songbirds enjoy eating the seeds from these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6’T x W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 5-9, cold hardy down to -20F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💚\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Nerd\u003c\/strong\u003e: These plants bloom on old wood, so if you ever decide to prune them, it's best to prune them immediately after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reems Creek Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49115593507067,"sku":"1784","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4868\/4539\/files\/Hydrangea-quercifolia-Flemygea-SNOW-QUEEN.1sm.jpg?v=1785345776","url":"https:\/\/reems-creek-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/hydrangea-quercifolia-snow-queen","provider":"Reems Creek Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}