Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea Munchkin
Ideal for small residential landscapes.
Dwarf oakleaf hydrangea munchkin. Here is a new quercifolia type that iis dwarf and compact. Pee wee ruby slippers munchkin sike s dwarf oakleaf hydrangea. Pi 658494 was developed from seedlings obtained from a 1997 open pollination of oakleaf hydrangea cultivar sikes dwarf. Hydrangea quercifolia munchkin dwarf oakleaf hydrangea.
Noteworthy characteristics released by the u s. They are best left alone. The flowers start out white then turn pink at summer s end then tan before dropping. Hydrangea quercifolia smaller selections.
That said they can be pruned to remove a stray branch or to reduce size. Superb as a specimen or foundation plant in borders or group plantings. Oak leaf hydrangea hydrangea quercifolia munchkin is a dwarf compact dense rounded deciduous shrub with large pointed showy inflorescences of flowers opening pure white then turning to rich pink dark pink shades. You ll recognize oakleaf hydrangea by its foliage.
Hydrangea quercifolia species and cultivars were selected as one of kentucky s theodore klein plant award winners in 1999. Oakleaf hydrangeas typically require little to no pruning. National arboretum has very dark green leaves that turn mahogany red in the fall. Pee wee features white spring flowers that fade to pink beautiful fall foliage and cinnamon colored bark in the winter.
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Planting a munchkin dwarf oakleaf hydrangea in this video i add a dwarf oakleaf hydrangea to my landscape. Everyone loves oakleaf hydrangeas with their attractive foliage and flowers. Read on for more oakleaf hydrangea information and tips on how to care for an oakleaf hydrangea.
Flowers open white and age to medium pink. This new introduction by the u s. Foliage turns mahogany red in fall. Munchkin dwarf is a hydrangea quercifolia oakleaf species that produces its flowers from buds that formed on old wood during the previous year.
It was released in 2010. Hydrangea quercifolia pee wee a dwarf four season shrub perfect for smaller gardens. National arboretum munchkin is a handsome dwarf cultivar featuring 6 inch long flower clusters that start out white and fade to pink as they age. Oakleafs are native to the united states unlike their famous cousins with pink and blue mophead flowers and are tough cold hardy and drought resistant.
Another outstanding feature is the handsome dark green foliage which turns mahogany in fall.