Oakleaf Hydrangea - the one for dry spots.

Following on from my previous post about Hydrangeas, here is another very different variety, maybe not as well known. It certainly deserves a mention because it withstands colder conditions than regular Hydrangeas, and also thrives in dry conditions in places where many other plants would not do well. This is the plant for a lazy gardener, like me ! It is called the Oakleaf Hydrangea ( Hydrangea quercifolia ). The regular variety has large panicles of creamy white flowers, and there are varieties with double flowers, and flowers that are pure white too, for the virgins amongst us. In Autumn before the leaves drop off in Winter, they turn a coppery color, which enhances the look of the bush. Hydrangeas are for Temperate and cooler climates, and grow to around 1 metre or so in height. They do well here in Sydney too. A large upvote will be given to the person who i judge makes the best comment, and another large upvote for the Silliest ( silly sausage )comment. Please note that silly comments are not the same as lazy comments. Lazy comments are made by people who write only a few words hoping for an upvote, so don't do that or you will not have a chance to win the best comment or the silly sausage.