- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 6 Feet Tall
- Spread 6 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Shade to Partial Shade
The common name for this plant is Tara Hydrangea and the botanical name is Hydrangea quercifolia 'BIV01' PPAF. Once established, this plant needs minimal watering and can handle long periods with little to no rain. The Tara Hydrangea is deciduous, meaning that the leaves fall off each winter, and come back in the spring. There are white colored flowers that bloom during spring to summer. This plant burst into color for fall interest. During cold winter months, this plant still provides color to the landscape.
Consider growing these in garden planters or containers for added flexibility on locations limited on space or sunlight. Great for cut flower arrangements or bouquets. Space these slightly closer together to create a hedge, perfect for borders, privacy and wind protection. Fantastic as a mass planting, which is a method of filling in a landscape area with flower groupings of one or more kinds of plants. This is typically done to reduce maintenance by minimizing weeds or to create drama by drawing attention to the area. The Tara Hydrangea typically grows 6 feet tall, and 6 feet wide. The growth habit is compact. The Tara Hydrangea is winter hardy & summer tolerant in growing zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Tara Hydrangea Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Flower Color(s): White |
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
Height: 6 Feet |
Spread: 6 Feet |
Habit: Compact |
Watering: Medium |
Features: Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Winter/Fall Foliage Color |
Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'BIV01' PPAF |
Common Name: Tara Hydrangea |
Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- HYDTA
Container Sizes
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.

Quart Pot
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

2.5 Quart
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

#1 Pot
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

#2 Pot
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

#3 Pot
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

#5 Pot
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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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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