Hydrangea quercifolia
‘Little Honey’
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Hydrangea

The name Hydrangea, means “water vessel,” given for its cup-shaped seed vessels. A genus of diverse forms, Hydrangeas are commonly found throughout Asia, from the Himalayas to Taiwan and Japan, with the exception of two species, Hydrangea arborescens and Hydrangea quercifolia, which are native to North America.

Easily grown, this shrub’s lush deciduous leaves are best suited to loose, moist soil in the shade of tall trees or on the north side of the house. If, like us, you’ve tired of the commoner sort, these delicacies will be a welcome surprise.

Further reading about Hydrangea:

Hydrangeas for American Gardens by Michael A. Dirr

Hydrangeas A Gardener’s Guide (Revised Edition) by Toni Lawson-Hall and Brian Rothera

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’   

With a namesake that pays homage to the honey-gilded new leaves garbing its diminutive close-knit frame, this distinctive new ‘Pee Wee’ sport was discovered by British plantsman, Peter Catt. Handsome, oak mimicking foliage transmutes chartreuse shades as the season progresses and bleeds brilliant scarlet-red tones at the season’s end.

Appealing nearly year round and perfectly suited for a large terracotta vessel or the frontlines of a shrubby border, ‘Little Honey’ entertains a splendid showing of 6 to 8 in. long, snowy white conical trusses. (pp#15477)

Blooms July–August.

Size: 3'–4' high x 3'–4' wide; hardy to zone 5.

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