Hydrangea q Alice #3
Hydrangea q Alice #3
Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
Showy summer flowers
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NATIVE - Upright, open, native deciduous shrub. Blooms in mid summer with large, conical, creamy white flowers that fade to rosy pink. Foliage is dark green changing to burgundy-red in the fall. Handsome exfoliating cinnamon colored bark. Requires some winter protection and mulch over roots. Easy to grow and vigorous.
Botanical Name- Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh kwer-sih-FOH-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Carex 'Evergold' (bold oakleaf vs arching gold blades)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C10
Yearly Care Instructions- Lightly prune after flowering; remove weak wood in late winter. Maintain even moisture and mulch to protect roots. Fertilize in spring for vigorous growth.
Trimming Instructions- Prune right after flowering, removing spent blooms and damaged wood. Light shaping preserves its natural form.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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