Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf'

Sikes Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Sikes Dwarf’ is a compact deciduous shrub selected for its smaller size, upright white flower panicles, and excellent oakleaf hydrangea fall color. This oakleaf hydrangea blooms in early to mid-summer, with flowers opening white and gradually aging to soft pink and tan. The deeply lobed foliage turns rich red, burgundy, and purple in autumn, and mature stems develop attractive peeling bark.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 3–4 ft · Height: 2–4 ft
USDA Zones: 5a–9b

Form: Compact, rounded

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Water: Medium; prefers regular moisture during establishment

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for smaller woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and low shrub groupings where compact size and multi-season interest are important. It offers the full ornamental value of oakleaf hydrangea in a reduced form.

Care:
Plant in fertile, organic-rich soil with mulch to conserve moisture. Prune only after flowering if shaping is needed, since flower buds form on old wood. Once established, it tolerates moderate dry conditions better than many other hydrangeas.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

2-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Rounded

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No