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