Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’
$59.99
Hydrangea quercifolia Munchkin forms a compact rounded shrub with upright white summer panicles that mature pink and red fall foliage.
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Description
Compact growth lets Hydrangea quercifolia Munchkin fill a small border, low hedge, or patio container without overwhelming the space. Upright conical flower clusters open white in summer and gradually turn medium pink, while deeply lobed green leaves turn red in fall.
Grow this deciduous shrub in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained acid to neutral soil. Water regularly during establishment and prune only after flowering when shaping is needed. The plant may irritate skin and is harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower autumn | Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Oakleaf Hydrangea |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23075820, HYDQUMU0003G, 201616511 |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Mulch over the root zone and water deeply when rain is limited. |
| Usps | Upright white panicles gradually mature to medium pink., Compact growth fits small borders, containers, and low hedges., Full sun or partial shade suits moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, capsid bugs, hydrangea scale, and vine weevils. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold, and rarely honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove only unwanted or damaged branches after flowering; avoid regular cutting because blooms form on old wood. |
| Hazardous information | This plant may irritate skin and is harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling it. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained; water through dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade, with reliable moisture in sun. |