Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' red A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between

A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between persian ironwood (Parrotia) and Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis) which produces clusters of flowers on bare branches in spring with very showy red anthers

billowy texture

dark green leaves that turn orange to bronze-red in the autumn and its resistance to Dutch elm disease

sheltered site

finely toothed leaves turn brilliant red accompanied by purple seed pods

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' red A fascinating intergeneric hybrid betweenA vigorous deciduous shrub developing into a broadly round habit. Large white cone shaped flowers decorate the shrub in July Aug which are good for drying. Excellent burgandy to orange red autumn colours. Place in a sunny position and prune back in spring to encourage more flowers. Prefers neutral to acidic soil. H5