Gatsby Glow Ball™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

Brighten your landscape with radiant flowers and foliage from Gatsby Glow Ball™ Oakleaf Hydrangea! This North American native hydrangea is compact and boasts crisp white blooms that age into a refreshing lime green, delighting garden-goers and pollinators all summer. Come fall, the signature oak-shaped leaves ignite the landscape with fiery red hues. Its dense and compact habit makes it perfect for containers, while its heat and shade tolerance ensures easy care. What makes Gatsby Glow Ball™ different from other hydrangeas: Dwarf oakleaf hydrangea great for containers or mixed borders. Native hydrangea attracts pollinators. Details: Botanical name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'NCHQ1' Common name: Oakleaf hydrangea Zone: 5-9 Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun) Height x width: 3-4′ tall x 3-4′ wide Soil: Like other hydrangeas, oakleaf does best in well-drained soil with average moisture. They can take some dryness once established, but they do not tolerate wet conditions. Pruning: Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, which means they have their flower buds for the following season all through winter, so they should not be cut back. It is best to avoid pruning or trimming them all together, though you may selectively remove branches to develop a nice shape and silhouette if desired. Water: Average. Oakleaf hydrangeas do not tolerate overwatering or poor drainage. Bloom color: White, green Foliage color: Green Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall Season of interest: Summer through fall Uses: Hedge, edging, landscaping, wildlife gardens, cut flower gardens, pollinator gardens