While oakleaf hydrangeas struggle if they don't have enough shade, there is a stunning alternative that thrives in full sun. Here's what to know.

A non-blooming oakleaf hydrangea could be victim of ill-timed pruning or lack of sunlight.

Hydrangea quercifolia, or common name Oakleaf hydrangea, is truly one of those rare, four season plants that put on a spectacular show all year-round.

When it comes to choosing the best hydrangeas for shade, the first thing to note is that most varieties prefer being in partial shade anyway. If your yard gets direct sunshine for a few hours a day ...

"Ruby Slippers" (H. quercifolia) --- Dwarf oakleaf hydrangea developed by the National Arboretum from parents H. "Snow Queen" and dwarf "Pee Wee"; large leaves turn from deep green to russet ...

This week's Plant Pick is a new dwarf version of our native oakleaf hydrangea called 'Ruby Slippers.' ...

You can have your Knockout® roses, rose of Sharon and just about anything else that masquerades as a must-have shrub in the garden this time of year. Give me an oakleaf hydrangea any day of the ...

Oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia) A dramatic native species, foliage is shaped like an oak leaf, with outstanding fall color; cinnamon-brown, peeling bark visible in winter.

Oak leaf hydrangea grows 6- to 8 feet tall. "Pee Wee" is a dwarf variety of oak leaf hydrangea that grows about 4 feet tall. It’s hard to go wrong using these white blooming hydrangeas.

One of my favorites by far is Sykes's Dwarf oakleaf hydrangea. It has beautiful sphere-shaped flowers, and leaves that turn reddish tones in fall. This one also stays small at under 3 feet.

The oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia , has been the easiest to grow in my garden. It tolerates more sun, and the foliage seems more forgiving with improper watering. Maturing to 6-12 feet ...