'Gatsby Pink' Oakleaf Hydrangea

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The best pink!

Gatsby Pink® oakleaf hydrangea boasts big, showy blooms that quickly transform from pure white to a glorious pink, providing months of color. Handsome dark green foliage turns burgungy-red in autumn. This North American native is perfect for woodland gardens and informal plantings.

Top three reasons to grow Gatsby Pink oakleaf hydrangea:

  • Native to North America
  • White flowers change to pink
  • Excellent fall color
Fall Interest
Salt Tolerant
Native to North America

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 
 Shrub
 
Shrub Type: 
 Deciduous
 
Height Category: 
 Medium
 
Garden Height: 
 72 - 96 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 72 - 96 Inches
 
Spread: 
 72 - 96 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Pink
 
 White
 
Flower Shade: 
 White flowers quickly change to pink
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Green
 
 Purple
 
 Red
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Green summer foliage turns mahogany-red in fall
 
Habit: 
 Mounded
 
Container Role: 
 Thriller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 
 Part Sun to Sun
 
 Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 
 Moderate
Blooms On: 
 Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
 Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
 5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b9a9b
Water Category: 
 Average
Uses: 
 Border Plant
 
 Landscape
 
 Mass Planting
Uses Notes: 
 

Mixed borders, woodland gardens.

Maintenance Notes: 
 

Best in moist, well-drained soils. Prune after flowering. Fertilize in spring. May need winter protection in colder climates.

Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea quercifolia 'JoAnn' USPP 27,879Can 5,639