Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

Looking for garden drama with a touch of elegance? Meet the Proven Winners® Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf Hydrangea PP#25,413 (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brother Edward'). This stunning deciduous shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and wide, flaunting enormous, pillowy double white flower clusters that emerge in early summer and gradually age to a parchment-tinted cream.

The blooms are long-lasting, reblooming in waves for a show that keeps on going. Even better, the flowers are not only gorgeous but also lightly fragrant, lending a sweet, delicate scent to your landscape.

This Proven Winners® selection is a refined hybrid with heavily packed, layered florets that create a mophead-like look on Oakleaf Hydrangea's signature cone-shaped panicles. Its bold, lobed foliage has a coarse texture that adds depth to garden beds, and in fall, those leaves blaze with brilliant burgundy, wine, and mahogany hues. Strong, upright stems keep the hefty blooms aloft, while the shrub's rounded, dense habit makes it a natural garden anchor.

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Key Features

It symbolizes abundance, gratitude, and grace! Making it a meaningful gift or statement shrub in your garden.

• Large double white flower panicles that age to parchment cream
• Lightly fragrant blooms with a reblooming habit
• Bold oak-shaped leaves with brilliant fall color
• Upright, rounded growth habit - 6-8 feet tall and wide
• Native to the Southeastern US and Proven Winners® selection

Landscaping Uses

The Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf Hydrangea makes a big statement in the landscape with its generous size and bold form. Plant it where you want four-season interest and outstanding texture.

• Specimen shrub for front yard focal points
• Mass plantings for woodland borders
• Anchor for mixed shrub borders
• Foundation planting with year-round presence
• Companion for shade-loving perennials like Hostas, Ferns, and Astilbe
• Gorgeous cut flowers, fresh or dried

Care & Maintenance

Native to the Southeastern United States, Oakleaf Hydrangeas like Gatsby Moon® have deep cultural roots and a long history of use in American landscapes. Belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, this plant is related to beloved cousins like Smooth Hydrangea and Bigleaf Hydrangea.

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, this Oakleaf Hydrangea is a deciduous woody shrub with exceptional resilience. It thrives in a wide range of conditions but appreciates some shade and moisture during hot summers.

• Planting Time - Best planted in spring or fall. Read more on Hydrangea planting here.
• Sun Requirements - Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade is best in hot climates)
• Soil Requirements - Prefers rich, well-drained soil; handles clay soil and organic soils but dislikes poor drainage
• Moisture Needs - Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first year (use the Finger Test); new plants require steady access to moisture while establishing
• Mulch - Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
• Fertilization Needs - Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost is always beneficial
• Pruning Info - Blooms on old wood, so prune right after flowering if needed; avoid cutting in spring or you'll sacrifice blooms; no need for deadheading
• Renewal Pruning - Can be done every 3-4 years to rejuvenate growth
• Special Perks - Deer-resistant, low maintenance, excellent fall color, disease-resistant, great in both urban and naturalized gardens

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A Garden Gatsby Worth Growing

The Proven Winners® Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf Hydrangea is a dazzling, four-season showstopper that gives you massive blooms, outstanding fall foliage, and dependable garden performance. Its lush double flowers and bold leaves make it a must-have for gardeners who love drama and texture. Order your Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf Hydrangea today from Nature Hills and enjoy its moonlit magic right in your own backyard!