Hydrangea querc. 'Jetstream' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a dense, compact small shrub that produces white, later pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a light fragrance. They appear from June to August. The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is light brown in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea quercifolia 'PIIHQ-I'.

Bulletpoints
* FIRST EDITIONS® selection * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® are dark green, ovate, opposite and lobed. Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 80 cm and is approx. 40 - 80 cm wide.

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 soil 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, later pink-coloured flowers of the Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Jetstream' FE® appear in panicles from June to August. They grow to about 10 - 20 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio

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