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Gatsby Glow Ball Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia

Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
4' 4' 1.2m 1.2m
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
  • Details

    36 - 48 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    91cm - 1.2m
    91cm - 1.2m
    91cm - 1.2m

    Features

    Gatsby Glow Ball oakleaf hydrangea is a compact native shrub with oversized leaves and massive, ball-shaped white flowers that mature to lime green. Its fall foliage is a blend of dramatic burgundies and red tones. Ideal for low hedges, groupings, or woodland edges.

    Top three reasons to grow Gatsby Glow Ball oakleaf hydrangea:

    • Compact habit
    • North American native species
    • Fall color show
    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Native to North America
    Small or Miniature

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spacing: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    Bright white with green tint
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Wine-red fall color
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Looks at home in mixed beds, in woodland gardens, and even containers thanks to a more compact habit than typical varieties display.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Best in moist, well-drained soil. May need winter protection in the North.

    Gatsby Glow Ball Hydrangea quercifolia 'NCHQ1' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
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