Botanical profile

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake'

Latin name
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake'
Common name
Hydrangea 'Snowflake'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake' is an exceptional hydrangea variety, prized for its spectacular blooms and remarkable foliage. This cultivar stands out with its plume-shaped flowers, featuring double-layered petals that create an elegant and refined "snowflake" effect, evolving from pure white to cream as the season progresses. What makes 'Snowflake' even more unique is its ability to attract attention with its imposing form while maintaining a compact and rounded habit, perfect for medium to large gardens. In addition to its unique flowering, this hydrangea boasts magnificent oak-like foliage that turns from green to red and orange in autumn, creating a vibrant color display to extend its appeal beyond the blooming season. It is also highly valued for its hardiness and disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet undeniably beautiful plant. Suited to well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded exposure, 'Snowflake' is also an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or even as a specimen plant, where it will become a true focal point thanks to its elegant habit and spectacular blooms.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Minimum temperature
-20 °C (-4 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer, Fall
Flower color
White, turning cream
Fruiting
Not specified
Foliage color
Green, turning red and orange in autumn
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.6 ft)
Width
5 to 6.6 ft (1.5 to 2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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