Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)
Color Name: Gatsby 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.
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.
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.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Feet Spread: 6 to 8 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5,6,7,8,9 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Extended Bloomer  Dried Flower Salt Tolerant Landscapes Mass Planting Fall Interest Easy to Grow Border
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