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hydrangea 'Queen of Hearts'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Queen of Hearts'

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A vigorous deciduous shrub to 1.8m high, with a rounded habit and lobed green leaves that turn dark red and purple in autumn. Flowers are produced in early summer, in dense conical clusters to 30cm long, beginning creamy white, and maturing to pale pink and then deep rose pink

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Autumn colours are best when grown in full sun, but will also tolerate light shade. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 4 (hydrangeas) for more details

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter. This species can also produce offsets from the roots, which can be removed for propagation

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, grey moulds, powdery mildews, leaf spot and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years