Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bocotoso'
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Toy Soldier Oakleaf Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and oak-like leaves that turns vermillion red in fall. Its soft white panicles bloom on sturdy stems through summer into fall, attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
Hydrangea quercifolia is one of the species of hydrangea that acts as a pollinizer, attracting a large number of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Songbirds eat the seeds and use the plant to nest.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
4' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Deutzia, Host
IMAGE: Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 9947 rbgm10dec, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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