Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' (Little Honey Oak Leaved Hydrangea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae) |
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Species | quercifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Little Honey' |
| Patent Number | pp#15, 477 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A branch sport of the cultivar 'Pee Wee' was discovered by Peter Catt in the United Kingdom. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a-6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Compact, spreading but dense form. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Foliage emerging lemon-gold in spring, fading to chartreuse during the summer and then turning brilliant red in autumn. |
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