Latin Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Doughill'
Height: 6 - 8 feet
Spread: 6 - 8 feet
Sunlight: Part Sun; Part Shade
Bloom Time: June to September
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Description:Lacy panicles of double white flowers, shaped like stars, cover this plant all summer long. Its interesting deep, dark green foliage resembles that of oak trees, turning mahogany red in fall. The papery red bark exfoliates when mature, providing winter interest. Somewhat coarse in appearance, Gatsby Star is best used in groupings. The blooms can be cut for floral arrangements. In terms of care, pruning is not needed. If you choose to prune to control the size, do so over several years in stages, as the pruning will cut off the flower beds for the following season. This hydrangea is a nativar to southeastern United States.
Attracts: Butterflies; Birds
Other Names: Oak Leaf Hydrangea