‘Alice’ Oakleaf Hydrangea – DISCONTINUED

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Big – Bold – Beautiful!

If big blooms are your bag, ‘Alice’ oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia) is the plant for you! Selected in Georgia by hydrangea expert Dr. Mike Dirr, this award-winning variety boasts a dense, mounded habit that’s refined despite its large size. Large arching panicles of white flowers appear in summer, emitting a sweet fragrance and attracting pollinators. 

What makes ‘Alice’ different from other oakleaf hydrangeas?

• Very large blooms and very large plant
• Mounded habit, less sprawling

Details:Name: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Alice’Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9Height + width: 6-10′Light: Full to part sunSoil: Any well-drained soil will do. Some drought tolerance on established plants.Pruning: Blooms on old wood; oakleaf hydrangeas can be selectively pruned as needed to accentuate their branching or habit.Water: Average water needs. Does not tolerate wet conditions.Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if  desired.Bloom time: mid-summerBloom color: white, occasionally taking on flushes of pink as the flowers age