Gatsby Glow Ball® Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘NCHQ1’ USPP 37,233
Bring bold texture and year-round interest to your landscape with Gatsby Glow Ball® Oakleaf Hydrangea. This compact native shrub features oversized oak-shaped leaves and impressive ball-shaped white flowers that gradually mature to soft lime green. As the season progresses, the foliage transforms into dramatic shades of burgundy and red, creating a spectacular fall display.
With its tidy, mounded habit and strong native heritage, Gatsby Glow Ball® is perfect for low hedges, woodland gardens, or mixed borders.
 
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Large, ball-shaped white blooms that age to lime green
Compact habit compared to traditional oakleaf hydrangeas
Native North American species
Outstanding burgundy-red fall color
Attracts bees and butterflies
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Bright white aging to lime green
Foliage: Large oak-shaped green leaves with wine-red fall color
Bloom Type: Ball-shaped clusters
Blooms On: Old wood
Light Requirement: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Water Needs: Average
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Maintenance: Easy
📏 Size
Mature Height: 3–4 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
Spacing: 3–4 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Low hedges
Woodland gardens
Mixed borders
Native plant landscapes
Large containers
 
✔ Oakleaf Hydrangea Advantages
Oakleaf hydrangeas offer four seasons of interest:
Large textured foliage
Showy summer blooms
Dramatic fall color
Attractive winter bark and structure