Hydrangea Oakleaf 'Snow Queen'

Snow Queen is an oakleaf hydrangea with large, white lacecap flowers. The flowers turn a light pink as the temperatures drop. Unlike most other hydrangeas, oakleaf varieties have beautiful fall foliage colours, giving them a long season of interest. Snow Queen turns of bronze, purple, and red in the fall. The flowers can be cut for bouquets, dried, or left on as winter interest. 

Hydrangeas with lacecap blooms are very attractive to pollinators, as the fertile flowers with nectar are accessible to them and not hidden behind sterile florets. 

Like most hydrangeas, varieties appreciate moist soil and are not drought tolerant. However, they can be prone to root rot in heavy clay soils. If you live in Durham Region, your soil is more than likely clay. Applying organic matter like compost or manure can help break up clay, giving you better drainage. Plus, it will add nutrients back into your soil!