Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea (quercifolia)
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Native beauty meets garden refinement with Gatsby Gal®, a standout in the celebrated Gatsby series. While oakleaf hydrangeas are a breathtaking sight in the wild, this compact, ornamental selection brings their charm within easy reach—perfect for small-scale woodlands, shaded borders, or native-inspired landscapes.
Gatsby Gal® delights with bold, full panicles of pure white blooms, each one held slightly apart from the plant like a burst of fireworks. Its distinct habit adds movement and energy to the garden, while its deep green foliage transforms into rich shades of burgundy and mahogany in fall.
Architectural and unmistakably elegant, Gatsby Gal® makes it easy to bring the drama of the forest into cultivated spaces.
- 5-6 feet tall and wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun in northern climates and part sun (4+ hours daily) in southern climates
- Space plants 5-6 feet apart for best results
- Maintains green foliage before turning burgundy-red in the fall
- Produces white flowers throughout summer
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for landscapes, borders, hedges, mass planting and focal point
- Native to North America, fall interest, heat tolerant, salt tolerant
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Pruning is not generally recommended. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time. Soil pH does not affect flower color.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
