Oakleaf Hydrangea June 24, 2012

The oakleaf hydrangeas have already bloomed and put on their show.  The flowers are very long-lasting, though.  They grow in a long cone shape of white florets which open from the bottem and move upwards.  Eventually the flowers turn a dusky pink like the ones in the pictures.  Oakleaf hydrangeas are native to Texas.  They like shaded areas.  They are deciduous.  The leaves are large and interesting-looking.  In a garden it is good to have lots of different leaf sizes and shapes and colors.  It adds interest.