HYDRANGEA QUE GATSBY GLOW BALL ACORN FARMS
GATSBY GLOW BALL® OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA

HYDRANGEA QUE GATSBY GLOW BALL

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Glow Ball® ('NCHQ1' PP37,233)
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GATSBY GLOW BALL® OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Glow Ball ('NCHQ1' PP#37,233) is an absolute game-changer specifically bred to address Oakleaf Hydrangeas' open habit. This unique, compact variety stands out with an incredibly tight, dense, and well-behaved mounded habit, reaching a more manageable 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity. In summer, it boasts massive, cone-shaped panicles packed with crisp, clean white flowers that gracefully age into a refreshing, glowing lime-green tint. The oversized, deeply lobed signature foliage stays neat and full throughout the season, eventually turning shades of red, wine and burgundy.

Gatsby Glow Ball® Hydrangea thrives in moist, average, well-draining soil and cannot tolerate frequently wet or soggy conditions. Since it blooms on old wood, regular pruning should be avoided entirely; any structural shaping or removal of deadwood should be handled immediately after flowering finishes in late summer to protect next season's buds.

The ideal spot for this dwarf cultivar is a location with full morning sun to maximize its brilliant fall color transition, followed by dappled or partial afternoon shade to shield the large leaves from heat stress.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
HYDRANGEA QUE GATSBY GLOW BALLcon 37000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)



Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. While adaptable to various light conditions, they perform best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water regularly until established; once mature, this variety is more drought-tolerant than other hydrangeas, though it prefers consistent moisture. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune sparingly and only immediately after flowering to maintain shape; avoid pruning in late winter or early spring, as this will remove the following season's flower buds.




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