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Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen™

Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Flemygea'

Also Known As

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowqueen'
Hydrangea Snow Queen™
Snow Queen Oak-leafed Hydrangea
Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen™ plant details

Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen™ is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen™

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, peeling bark, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen™

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely all year, this compact (4-6') shrub selected by Princeton N. has large white (pink when dry) flower heads held upright for a spectacular summer show; its handsome leaves turn burgundy in fall, and it has attractive bark. PSh/M PPatent4458

By: Forestfarm

Still one of the finest of the oak leaf hydrangeas. The large white flowers appear in July and eventually turn tan in fall. The fall foliage is purple, red and yellow. The bark peels in the large stems.

By: Gossler Farms

Though its name might make you think otherwise, this shrub is a showcase of earth tones. Its 8 in. long panicles of white flowers, which later take on a pinkish hue, stand out like snow against the beautiful cinnamon-brown, exfoliating bark and the large dark green Oak-like leaves that turn reddish purple in autumn. Hardy and undemanding, 'Snow Queen' offers a fantastic fall display full of similar colors and contrasting forms when matched with Panicum 'Warrior'. Hardy to zone 5. (S-0201)

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A prolific bloomer, its stout stems ensure that the flowers don't droop. Although the coarse leaves give it an almost tropical appearance, the autumn leaf colors are a rich mix of red, burnt orange, and green. When the notably persistent foliage drops, the tan/brown exfoliating bark is a pleasing, unexpected bonus.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Snow Queen has stiff erect flowers that are bigger and have more florets typical Oakleaf Hydrangea. The plant is tight growing and only reaches about 6' tall.

By: Fantastic Plants

Blooms stand upright on this majestic Oakleaf. This wonderful variety of Oakleaf is impressive with its strong growth and upright panicle single blooms. Growers consider this variety one of the best of all Oakleaf cultivars. Gardeners love it for its faithful blooms, gorgeous deep green leaves and fabulous fall color. If you've got the space, this is a must have Oakleaf cultivar.

By: Hydrangeas Plus

Panicles of white flowers mature to pale pink, fall burgundy-red leaves, cinnamon colored bark. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Large, tightly packed panicles of pure white blooms are held UPRIGHT to create an amazing flower display in summer. The blooms fade from white to light pink and the leathery leaves turn a fabulous burgundy in Fall. Selected by William Flemer. Awards: GMPA, PSC PP4458

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

The magnificent fall color on this hydrangea is the least of its glories. It is a fairly upright shrub to 4'. It can stand full sun and carries its long loose flower panicles all summer. zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

Selection of Oakleaf from Princeton Nurseries. Large panicle of white florets held upright over the plant Same great red fall color. One of the better selections.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Has larger and more numerous florets, which gives the flower a solid appearance. Color turns a good pink as flowers mature, with leaves turning a deep red-bronze in the fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Majestic white panicles in mid summer on shrubs 5' x 5' Great bark and fall color. Sun tolerant as most Oak Leaf Hydrangeas are.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Dense panicles of pure snow-white appear in midsummer. They are held upright above the dark green foliage, which turns mahogany in fall. Outstanding cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark. GPP award.