Botanical profile

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

Latin name
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
Common name
Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Alice’
Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' is a large, bushy hydrangea, known for its spectacular flowering, distinctive oak-shaped foliage, and four-season ornamental interest. This variety is characterized by its very large, upright, conical panicles, composed of abundant creamy-white flowers that sometimes take on a slight pink hue at the end of flowering. Its overall habit is broad, upright, and slightly spreading, with a silhouette wider than it is tall at maturity, ideal for large beds, specimen plantings, and naturalistic gardens. The deciduous dark green, deeply lobed foliage transforms into magnificent red, purple, and burgundy hues in autumn, greatly extending its decorative appeal. 'Alice' flowers on old wood, which requires moderate pruning. Highly valued for its hardiness and striking landscape effect, it is a reliable choice for large gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, compost or fertilizer for shrubs
Soil type
Rich, fresh, well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Creamy white, sometimes slightly pinkish
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Dark green turning purplish red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Broad, upright, and spreading shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)
Width
8–10 ft (2.5–3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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