Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier'
$67.00 / 3G
dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea ·
Description
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier', commonly known as dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 4–8 feet tall and 4–10 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Southeastern USA. Its flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insects. In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and hedge. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought and dry soil.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Keeps beds lively through the main outdoor season. Helps make lower-light garden areas feel intentional instead of bare.
Features
Large flower heads; white flowers mid-summer; burgundy red fall color; matures about 4 - 8 ft tall
Usage/Use
Foundation planting, mixed border, cut flower, specimen shrub
| Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier' | |
| dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea | |
| 'Toy Soldier | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average to moist moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average to Moist moisture; Rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Asia / North America depending species | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Southeastern USA | |
| Leaf spot, powdery mildew, deer browsing | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Part Shade | |
| High Organic | |
| 6 - 7 | |
| 4 - 8 ft | |
| 4 - 8 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 4 - 8 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Shade-Loving Shrubs | |
| Compact | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |