
Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Alice'
Hydrangea quercifolia Alice
A magnificent oakleaf hydrangea celebrated for its massive flower panicles and striking fall foliage.
Size
Installation
About this plant
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' stands out with its exceptionally long, conical white flower clusters that can reach up to 14 inches in length, gracing your garden from early summer through fall. As the seasons change, its distinctive, deeply lobed oak-like leaves transform into brilliant shades of crimson, burgundy, and purple, providing incredible multi-seasonal interest. The exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds textural appeal, especially in winter. 'Alice' is a robust and resilient shrub, perfect for creating a dramatic focal point, mass plantings, or as an elegant specimen in a mixed border.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning; remove only dead or crossing branches in late winter. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 5-8 feet
- Mature width
- 5-8 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade; prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates.
- Water
- Medium to wet; consistent moisture is key, especially during dry periods.
- Growth rate
- Medium