Proven Winners has knocked it out of the park with the Gatsby Pink. I planted 2 quart size plants last fall (2024). It’s now late April 2025 and they are about 2 feet tall, multi-branched, and they have flower buds! I was not expecting flowers until next year. I’m in TN and may not get much of the pink on the flowers (our nights are too warm) but I don’t care! The white blooms are fine with me and the foliage is just so pretty. I have them under a limbed up pine tree with hosta and ferns. Very happy with the Gatsby Pink.
Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 6' - 8'
Spread: 6' - 8'
Height: 1.8m - 2.4m
Spread: 1.8m - 2.4m
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Details
72 - 96 Inches72 - 96 Inches72 - 96 Inches1.8m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.4mFeatures
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 InterestSalt TolerantNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpacing:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpread:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:White flowers quickly change to pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Green summer foliage turns mahogany-red in fallHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe 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:ModerateBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses 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 27,879, Can 5,639 -
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