Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Hydrangeaceae Family
Meet Jetstream Oakleaf Hydrangea, showcasing creamy white flowers that transition to pink alongside deeply lobed leaves. This compact, hardy shrub brings year-round interest and elegance to your landscape!
Have a shady spot that’s just begging for a hydrangea? Oakleaf Hydrangeas are the most shade-tolerant of the bunch, and will bloom quite prolifically even in partial shade. Aptly named for their… you guessed it… oak-leaf-shaped leaves that turn a striking red and purple in fall, Oakleaf Hydrangeas also have a shaggy, peeling bark that looks quite interesting after the leaves drop. Add all this to their white cones of flowers that age to a pink and finally antique brown in fall, and you’ve got yourself quite a special plant!
These hydrangeas do not enjoy wet feet and should be planted in well-draining areas to avoid root rot.
Pros
Very tough, low-maintenance shrub
The most shade-tolerant hydrangea
Interesting bark
Beautiful fall foliage
Blooms that change color over the course of each season
Great cut flower, fresh and dried
Cons
Prefers partial shade to shade
Does not like wet feet, susceptible to root rot
Plant Data
Mature Size
5 - 6 feet
tall. 4 - 5 feet
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium -
Zones
5a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Disease Resistant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Hedges, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to North America, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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