The Great American Hydrangea
When presented with a group of outstanding Hydrangea quercifolia, we felt strongly that our native hydrangeas deserved a name that reflected their heritage. That's how we came to call them Gatsby™ hydrangeas.
They all have exceptional flower displays and
robust fall color. They also perform well as container grown plants. Oakleaf
hydrangeas have typically fared better as field grown plants than container
grown ones, but these varieties shape up nicely (but go for a 3 gallon or
larger).
Gatsby Pink® oakleaf hydrangea (shown right) has very showy
blooms that quickly transform to rich pink. Gatsby Moon™ hydrangea has very densely packed panicles
that are almost mophead-like in appearance, yet hold up very well on sturdy
stems. Gatsby Star™ has a lacier look with crisp, star-shaped
florets. All of these plants will grow 6-8' tall and wide.
If you need something
a little more compact, check out Gatsby Gal™ H.
quercifolia (Shown at top). She grows just 5-6' tall and wide.
Plant of the Week is written by Jane Beggs-Joles
