'Queen of Hearts’ is a hybrid cultivar (‘Snow Queen’ x ‘Pee Wee’) which typically matures in a rounded form to 6’ tall spreading to 9’ wide. It is noted for its large, upright, conical flower panicles (to 9” long) which open white but gradually age to an attractive deep pink. Flowers typically bloom June–July (about 7-10 days later than those of most other oakleaf hydrangea cultivars). Large, deeply-lobed, oak-like, medium green leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Older stems exfoliate to reveal a rich brown inner bark which is attractive in winter.
| Sun, Part Shade | |
| No | |
| 6 ft | |
| 9 ft | |
| Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter | |
| Yes | |
| Pink, White | |
| Mild | |
| Yes | |
| No |