Snow Queen Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia 'Flemygea'
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Snow Queen or 'Flemygea' is a cultivar of Oakleaf Hydrangea. It is a medium sized deciduous shrub reaching a height of 6 feet and a width of 8 feet at maturity. Its showy white flowers appear from late spring to early summer and they fade to pink as they age. The stems of this shrub are strong and remain upright even after soaking rains making this an excellent choice for a cutting garden as the flowers seldom become damaged.
Because blooming occurs on old wood, prune if needed immediately after flowering. Winter damaged stems may be pruned in early spring. Flower buds can be killed by harsh winter temperatures. Plant it as a specimen or accent plant near a patio or foundation. It works well in small groups, in shrub borders, as an informal hedge, or in a woodland or winter themed garden.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems and resistant to many leaf diseases that plague other hydrangeas. Aphids and spider mites are occasional insect pests. Leaf blight and powdery mildew occasional disease problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hydrangea
- Species:
- quercifolia
- Family:
- hy-DRAN-jee-ah kwer-sih-FOH-lee-ah
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Rounded
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Good Dried
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- White elongated cone-like panicles of flower fade to pink and appear from May-July. Flowers have four petals.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Green leaves up to 8" long and resemble oak leaves. Fall color of red, bronze or purple.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Brown
- Surface/Attachment:
- Exfoliating
- Bark Description:
- Attractive exfoliating bark reveals rich inner brown color and makes for great winter interest.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Specimen
