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Powell Gardens
Kingsville, MO, USA

GATSBY PINK®

Hydrangea - Oakleaf

Hydrangea quercifolia

'JoAnn'

PP#27,879; CBR#5639

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  • Native
  • Very colorful
  • Shade tolerant
Description

White blooms turn showy deep pink. Simply remarkable, Gatsby Pink® oakleaf hydranga boasts big showy blooms which transform from pure white to a deep true pink. Color develops early and persists through the season. The dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in autumn. Another great plant developed by Powell Gardens of Kingsville, MO. Native.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White, Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Best in moist, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable to any site except excessively wet ones.

Pruning

Oakleaf hydrangea blooms on old wood, so it is generally best to avoid any kind of regular pruning or trimming. May be pruned selectively as needed to develop a more striking habit.

Uses

Mixed borders; woodland gardens; informal hedges and screens; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Oakleaf hydrangeas are perhaps the most shade-tolerant hydrangea, though blooming and fall color are best with at least some sun each day. They bloom on old wood and exhibit better bud hardiness than other old wood bloomers. These plants perform far better in the landscape than in the container/nursery environment, so don't be put off by a plant that looks less than enticing in its pot. It will redeem itself rapidly once planted in the ground.

  • Grower Sheet: Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea Tag
  • Benchcard: Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Gatsby Oakleaf Hydrangea Series Spec Sheet
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage