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REHydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowflake’ is a plant you should know and grow. It is a selection of oakleaf hydrangea introduced in the 1970s.
Oakleaf hydrangeas are native to the southeastern part of the U.S., but they also love Oklahoma. They are pretty easy to grow and have few insect problems.
‘Snowflake’ has double, mostly sterile flowers on long panicles that turn pink and then brown as they age. It gets quite large and can handle partial sun and shade in the garden as long as it has good drainage and moderately fertile soil. I spread compost around its base each spring, and my plant is on drip irrigation.
I’ve never seen ‘Snowflake’ for sale in central Oklahoma which is sad because it’s a wonderful and easy-to-grow hydrangea. It also has beautiful fall color with leaves that turn nearly purple. I bought my specimen from Colebrook Nursery in Tulsa. You can also order it online.
You should grow it.
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