Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' ~ Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea tropical paradise The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowers

The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' ~ Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea tropical paradise The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowersAlice Oakleaf Hydrangea is a broad upright deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed oak like leaves that brilliant bronze and maroon in fall, and rich brown exfoliating bark. Its large arching panicles bloom on old wood with double white flowers that fade to pink in summer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Alice is resistant to many leaf based diseases. Hydrangea Quercifolia is a native Hydrangea