Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)
Color Name: Gatsby Moon®
Very full, showy flowers! This is a distinctive, showy take on our beloved native oakleaf hydrangea. Doubled florets are weather-resistant. The tightly packed, pure white florets create very full, conical panicles with a unique 'quilted' effect. As the bloom ages, it turns a nice shade of green that lasts through most of the summer. The green foliage has wonderful wine-red fall color.
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.
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.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Very full, showy flowers! This is a distinctive, showy take on our beloved native oakleaf hydrangea. Doubled florets are weather-resistant. The tightly packed, pure white florets create very full, conical panicles with a unique 'quilted' effect. As the bloom ages, it turns a nice shade of green that lasts through most of the summer. The green foliage has wonderful wine-red fall color.
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.
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.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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Flower Color: White Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 10 Feet Spread: 6 to 10 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Fall Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Dried Flower  Extended Bloomer Specimen Plant Mass Planting Landscapes Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Cut Flower or Foilage
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