Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'
Amethyst Oakleaf Hydrangea

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (6" upright conical panicles; white sepals turn burgundy-rose; blooms in July and persists until frost)
 Foliage Notes:
Dark green leaves in summer; red-purple fall color
 Stem Notes:
Brown exfoliated stems
 Ultimate Height:
5-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
5-6 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers organically rich, well-drained, moist soils
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 239
  • Foundation 202
  • Groupings 212
  • Hedge 277
  • Mass Plantings 292
  • Naturalizing 117
  • Good Dried 6
  • Showy Flowers 79
  • Notable Bark 168
  • Winter Interest 117

    • 5 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_00848*AWTHR
    22018_00856*AWTHR
    32018_00865*AWTHR
    42018_00783*APOTR
    52018_00865*BWTHR

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