Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

A lovely rare shrub with upright heads of creamy-white flowers which turn to dark amethyst red as they age in late summer. The lovely colour of the flowers stands out well against the green oak-like leaves. Later on in autumn the leaves can turn good shades of purple and red before falling.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' is an excellent shrub for a position in sun or light shade, also looking good as port of a woodland border.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' grows to be a medium sized, branching shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years.
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years.

• Notes: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' is an excellent companion plant for other Hydrangea and is highly suitable for group planting.