Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Gatsby Moon® Hydrangea is a Proven Winners ColorChoice® oakleaf hydrangea. The extra large shrub will grow 6 to 8 feet wide and tall! The panicle flowers start out creamy white, then turn more lime green towards the end of summer and into fall. The blooms last most of summer, which is a really nice trait of this bush.
The leaves are oak shaped like other quercifolia hydrangeas, and green in color throughout the summer. In the fall the foliage turns into a dark red color that provides late season interest.
These shrubs are also native to North America, which is beneficial because the shrubs will require less maintenance, and will not be invasive. Native plants are also generally better for wildlife, especially pollinators.
Gatsby Moon Hydrangea Care
Be sure to plant these in well-drained soil. It is best to grow these in a location that receives morning sunlight, but afternoon shade. Especially in southern locations like zones 8 and 9. If the shrub does get full-sun (sunlight over 8 hours a day), be sure to provide extra moisture and consider adding mulch as well to help retain that moisture. Some extra watering might be necessary during hot summer days and periods of drought. You can tell when the plant is getting thirsty when the leaves start to wilt.
If you need to prune the Gatsby Moon Hydrangea, be sure to prune in mid-summer after the plant has bloomed. Do not prune in late fall or in winter, as this shrub blooms on old wood. So you will run the risk of cutting off next year’s blooms if you do prune at the wrong time.
Fertilize using tree and shrub slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Use directions as indicated on the bottle.
Gatsby Moon Hydrangea Spacing
Space these large shrubs at least 8 feet apart, center on center. If you would like to create a privacy hedge, you can plant 6 feet apart, center on center. These shrubs are so large, that only very large garden planters can hold these shrubs.
Gatsby Moon® Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Green, White
- Flower Description
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- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green, turning Burgundy-red in fall
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Gatsby Moon® Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brother Edward' USPP 25,413
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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