Hydrangea Q. "Pee Wee"

Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’

Common Name: Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea

Mature Height: 3–4 feet

Mature Spread: 3–4 feet

Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, mounding shrub

USDA Zones: 5–9

Sun Exposure: Part shade to full sun (best bloom in morning sun or filtered light)

Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Foliage: Deep green oak-like leaves; turn rich red to mahogany in fall

Flowering: Upright white panicles in early summer; age to tan or soft pink

Bloom Type: Cone-shaped clusters, about 4–6 inches long

Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer