Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

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£28.00

(Oak-leaved Hydrangea) Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' is a rare, medium sized shrub with oak-like leaves and flowers heads in late summer which are cream in colour when they emerge, gradually turning dark amethyst red as they age. 

Supplied Size:
  • 3L pot (2 - 3 years old, 20 - 30 cm tall)

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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.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Flowers in Autumn, Suitable for Containers
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