Photo of Hydrangea Snowflake aka Brido (Oakleaf Hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake aka Brido - This Hydrangea is noted for its double white flower clusters. It typically grows 5-8' tall and as wide. Features large pyramidal flower panicles consisting mostly of showy sterile flowers with multiple bracts or sepals which give the panicle a double-flowered appearance. Blooms in June for 6-8 weeks, gradually fading to pink and then brown by late summer. Intricate blossoms resemble magnified snowflakes! Bloom season is much longer than single flower species. Distinctive, deeply-lobed, somewhat coarse, deep green, oak-like leaves acquire attractive shades of maroon and brilliant  purple in autumn. Mature stems exfoliate to reveal a rich brown inner bark which is attractive in winter. Blooms on old wood. Family: Hydrangeaceae  

Author : Ralph Heiden
Photo # : 31410
Online since: March 19th 2019