Hydrangea querc. 'Tara' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Tara'® (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a light fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Tara'® 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 soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * attractive burgundy-red autumn colouring

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

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

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Tara'® is a bushy and wide-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.3 m.

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 flowers of Oak-leaved hydrangea 'Tara'® appear in panicles from July to September. They grow to around 10 - 20 cm tall and are slightly fragrant.

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

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