
Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Alice'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' Commonly referred to as oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia is a lovely upright, broad-rounded shrub that can grow between 4 to 6 feet tall, and sometimes even up to 8 feet! This charming plant thrives in a variety of habitats, including bluffs, moist woods, ravines, and stream banks stretching from Georgia to Florida and Louisiana. During the summer, expect to be greeted by beautiful pyramidal clusters of white flowers emerging from its exfoliating branches, accompanied by its large, dark green leaves that have a delightful oak-like shape with 3 to 7 lobes. Introduced to the market by Michael Dirr as part of the Georgia Plant Introduction Program, the 'Alice' variety stands out as an upright, stoloniferous shrub that generally reaches heights and widths of 5 to 8 feet, occasionally growing as tall as 12 feet in optimal conditions. You’ll be especially impressed by its stunning large, arching flower panicles, measuring 10 to 14 inches long, pai