Daily details from the garden to bring you inspiration throughout the year
The oak-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is big on leaves this year, but less so on flowers, which is interesting, given that I had cause to mention that its black-stemmed cousin Zorro (Day 231) was doing something not altogether dissimilar a few days ago. While it’s not a trend I’m keen to see continue, it’s not overly concerning seeing that, arresting as the creamy white panicles are, it’s really the foliage on this character that’s the standout feature. This is the very picture of vigour and health just now, a new pair of deeply veined and lobed leaves emerging almost every day, and promising – always assuming that the autumn turns obligingly cool – a fabulously fiery display in a couple of month’s time.
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