![]() Trouble is, the natural bush can grow a bit big for many gardens, and if it is happy it can even spread by underground stems, so what we need is a more compact and ‘garden trained’ version of this great bush. It’s an native plant too, at a time when lots of people want to see more of our own plants in our gardens. This lovely shrub has unique and attractive foliage, and the white flower heads brighten summer and fall, along with striking fall leaves, something missing with almost all other hydrangeas. The oak-leaf hydrangea is not well-known to many gardeners, but it should be. Do not trim new growth or blooms will be lost. No special care is needed, just remove the spent flowers in fall and any weak branches in spring. It normally has no pests or diseases and it is even ignored by deer. It also grows better in drier soils, although still enjoying rich, moist, well-drained soils the best. ![]() The Pee Wee Hydrangea grows well in partial shade, but it is more tolerant of sun than other hydrangeas.
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