Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea

The Pee Wee Hydrangea is an attractive compact shrub, a selected form of our native oak-leaf hydrangea. It grows just 3 or 4 feet tall, and it has it all – attractive cones of white flowers for months in summer, turning pink in fall; unique lobed leaves that turn vibrant fall tones of reds and purples; and interesting shedding rich brown winter bark. As well it grows in hotter and drier places than other hydrangeas, and looks great in all gardens, from structured formal ones to wild gardens of native plants.

• Cones of white flowers turn pink in late summer
• Unique lobed leaves turn dark reds and purples in fall
• Attractive rich brown peeling bark in winter
• Grows better in sun and drier soils than other hydrangeas
• Normally deer resistant – unlike other hydrangeas

The Pee Wee Hydrangea grows well in partial shade, but it is more tolerant of sun than other hydrangeas. It also grows better in drier soils, although still enjoying rich, moist, well-drained soils the best. It normally has no pests or diseases and it is even ignored by deer. No special care is needed, just remove the spent flowers in fall and any weak branches in spring. Do not trim new growth or blooms will be lost.