October 3, 2016

Plant of the Week: Gatsby™ Series Hydrangeas


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.

 
All of the oakleaf hydrangeas will grow in full sun to partial shade and are hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Plant of the Week is written by Jane Beggs-Joles

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