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Douglas and Brenda Hill
Cleveland, AL, USA
GATSBY MOON®

Hydrangea - Oakleaf
Hydrangea quercifolia
'Brother Edward'
USPP 25,413; CBR 5348






- Native
- Mophead blooms
- Shade tolerant
Gatsby Moon® oakleaf hydrangea has huge mophead flowers that give a distinctive, showy look to this beloved native species. The tightly packed, pure white florets create very full, conical panicles with a unique pillowy effect. As the bloom ages, it turns a nice shade of green that lasts through summer.
USDA Zone 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)

Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 6 - 8'
Width 6 - 8'
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