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- Spec Sheet: Gatsby Oakleaf Hydrangea Series Spec Sheet
- Tag: Gatsby Gal® Hydrangea Tag
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- Grower Sheet: Gatsby Gal® Hydrangea Grower Sheet
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Meet the Breeder
Douglas and Brenda Hill
Cleveland, AL, USA
GATSBY GAL®
Hydrangea - Oakleaf
Hydrangea quercifolia
'Brenhill'
PP#25,106; CBR#5304
- Native
- Compact habit
- Very floriferous
- Description
Compact oakleaf hydrangea. A little smaller than other H. quercifolia, but with impressively large flowers, and lots of them - that's Gatsby Gal® oakleaf hydrangea. Full panicles of pure white blooms are held upright above the foliage. The flowers are quite large relative to the plant's compact size and make this plant ideally suited to small spaces.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 5 - 6'
- Width
- 5 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Best in moist, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable to any site except excessively wet ones.Pruning
Oakleaf hydrangea blooms on old wood, so it is generally best to avoid any kind of regular pruning or trimming. May be pruned selectively as needed to develop a more striking habit.Uses
Mixed borders; woodland gardens; informal hedges and screens; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Oakleaf hydrangeas are perhaps the most shade-tolerant hydrangea, though blooming and fall color are best with at least some sun each day. They bloom on old wood and exhibit better bud hardiness than other old wood bloomers. These plants perform far better in the landscape than in the container/nursery environment, so don't be put off by a plant that looks less than enticing in its pot. It will redeem itself rapidly once planted in the ground.Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage