Re: Oak Leaf Hydrangea
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Oak Leaf Hydrangea
- From: K* D*
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 10:15:07 EST
Marge,
I agree with all said about the oak leaf hydrangea. The comment you made
about the suckering reminded me of something I have noticed. I have two
plants of OLH in a symmetrical planting. One of them never suckers, the
other suckers profusely. When you mentioned suckering, do you find that all
of yours do? Mine are both the same age, ordered from Forest Farm. I have
taken many cuttings from both plants to use around the garden, and the same
thing follows for the cuttings. If I took the cutting from the one that
suckers, the cuttings sucker, too. I have quite a bit of Bambi trouble with
mine. As you mentioned, they don't eat them to the ground, but usually eat
off the old wood which means there will be no bloom this year!
One other thing to mention about H. quercifolia, the fall color is
unbelievable. The red of those giant leaves is so vibrant.
In fact, most hydrangeas have gorgeous fall color. This year the climbing
hydrangea (whose name has been changed, but don't remember the new name), H.
petiolaris, was the most wonderful bright yellow with a feathered green edge
on every leaf. It looked fluorescent growing over the bricks of the house.
Kay Dye
In a message dated 1/8/00 6:12:03 PM Central Standard Time, mtalt@CLARK.NET
writes:
<< They will sucker mildly, over time, forming a smallish
thicket.....suckers can be dug in early spring and relocated or given
away (bonus plants) if you wish. My plants have reached about six
feet in height, but they are not fast growers.
Y >>
