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Gatsby Girl Hydrangea - Description
- Potted Oakleaf Hydrangea Plant
- Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Gatsby Girl’
- Supplied in a 3 Litre pot
- Current size: approx. 45cm tall
- Compact deciduous shrub with a refined, upright habit
- Produces large, upright clusters of white flowers in summer
- Blooms age gracefully to soft pink later in the season
- Foliage turns vibrant wine-red in autumn for striking seasonal colour
- Peeling bark adds ornamental value in winter
Gatsby Girl Hydrangea - Characteristics
- Form: Upright, compact deciduous shrub
- Mature Size: Approx. 1.5–1.8m in height and spread
- Foliage: Large oak-shaped leaves, green in summer, red in autumn
- Flowers: White panicles in summer, maturing to pink shades
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in Irish conditions
- Soil: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Position: Best in full sun to partial shade
- Interest: Summer flowers, autumn foliage, and decorative winter bark
Gatsby Girl Hydrangea - Uses
- Ideal specimen shrub for smaller gardens
- Perfect in borders and mixed shrub plantings
- Excellent for year-round interest with seasonal colour changes
- Works well in woodland garden schemes
- Suitable for large patio containers
Gatsby Girl Hydrangea - Care Instructions
- Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Water regularly until established; mulch annually to retain moisture
- Position in full sun to part shade (at least 4 hours of sun daily for best blooms)
- Prune only to remove dead or damaged stems; flowers are borne on old wood
- Fertilise in spring with a balanced shrub fertiliser
- Protect roots with a mulch layer during winter in colder regions
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