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Hydrangeaceae
Trees and shrubs
Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Toy Soldier’
Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier' is a compact oakleaf hydrangea, valued for its neat habit, well-held blooms, and excellent performance in small spaces. This variety is distinguished by its upright conical panicles, composed of creamy white flowers that delicately transition to pale pink at the end of their bloom. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and well-structured, with a regular, almost architectural shape, ideal for foreground beds, small specimen plantings, and residential gardens. The dark green, deeply lobed deciduous foliage resembles that of an oak and provides superb autumn color in shades of red, purple, and burgundy. 'Toy Soldier' blooms on old wood, which implies light and reasoned pruning. Very decorative over several seasons, it is an excellent choice for carefully designed landscapes seeking structure, texture, and color.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Fertilization
Moderate, compost or fertilizer for shrubs
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Creamy white turning to pale pink
Foliage color
Dark green turning purplish-red in autumn
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom period
Summer
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Maximum height
3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Maximum width
3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
