Hydrangea querc. 'Applause' - 100-125 CM C35

Description
The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a bushy, broad, deciduous shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to approx. 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * attractive bordeaux red autumn colouring

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' are medium green, ovate, opposite, lobed. Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' turns a bright burgundy red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The white flowers of Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Applause' appear in panicles from June to July. They grow to around 10 - 20 cm tall and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Cottage garden, balcony/patio, specimen, ornamental shrub, hedge

Root
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Applause' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.