Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea
Shrub
- Large white flowers turn vivid pink!
- Fragrant blooms attract pollinators all season long.
- Fall interest! Stunning red color and unique peeling bark.
- Low maintenance! No pruning needed.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 8' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 27,879
Common name: Oakleaf hydrangea
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) in cool areas; part-sun (4-6 hours sun) in warm climates.
Height x width: 6-8' tall and wide
Flower color: White turning vivid pink
Foliage color: Green, turning deep red-burgundy in autumn
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, native, heat tolerant, fall color, best for beginners
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge, pollinator gardens, native plant gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Plants can take full sun (6+ hrs/day) in cooler areas, but afternoon shade is recommended in warm climates. Overall, oakleaf hydrangeas have the best performance in shade compared to other types of hydrangeas, but flowering and fall color are best in at least some sun!
Water: Average. Oakleaf hydrangeas do not tolerate overwatering or poor drainage.
Space: min. 6' apart
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: Oakleaf hydrangeas are very hardy and easily withstand harsh winters, so need no special care. A good 2-3" layer of mulch helps protect the shallow roots. Do not cut back or prune oakleaf hydrangeas (see below for more info).
Maintenance & Pruning: Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood; that means they have their flowers buds for the following season all through winter, so they cannot be cut back without removing flower buds. It is best to avoid pruning or trimming them altogether, though you may selectively remove branches to develop a nice shape and silhouette if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I ordered two different Oakleaf Hydrangea varieties and both arrived as described. Well packaged and arrived in good shape. After been planted now for a few weeks have new growth on both. Definitely recommend. Would purchase from Hydrangea.com again.
I ordered twice from this site and each time one of the hydrangeas arrived dead. Very disappointed. I sent a claim but never heard back.
We're sorry you received plants that were not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our friendly customer service team is always here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/hyd-guaranteed
Arrived in great condition and easy to plant.
Always happy with our purchases from Great Garden plants..so healthy, full size and never skimpy.. scheduled delivery always on the mark!!
Pricing is very fair as well.
All 4 of my oakleaf hydrangeas are doing great! I will order more in the fall from this vendor. Very pleased in every way!
Everything was good with the ordering and shipping processes. The plant was packaged well and arrived earlier than expected. Moreover, living in zone 9…9b to be technical, has been trying for this plant. I’m not sure if it is going to make it. I would like to upload pictures but for some reason, I don’t have the option.
The plants arrived beautifully, but the deer love them too much😒
We're sorry that the deer enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to deer damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
All of the oakleaf hydrangeas procured, including the 2 Gatsby Pinks arrived, were planted, and appear to be establishing themselves well. Looking forward to their continued growth and establishment around the grounds over the coming months and years.
These need to ship to Florida earlier, in order to be planted and semi-established before real heat set in. They have died as we are already in the 90s in late April / early May.
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/hyd-guaranteed
I order a lot of plants from different places and this had to be one of the healthiest I’ve received. Very impressed.
Shipping was timely and the plants were very healthy. Planted about 4 weeks ago and they already have blooms. Would definately order again.
They arrived in very good shape. Planted them 3 days later. They are doing well so far. I feel it’s too early to really say. But I have high hopes.
No need to worry! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I got 4 plants. Two have died. Please replace them.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
Fairly small and weak, damaged in shipping but starting to regrow. Holding out hope. Price is too high.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to start the claims process.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to grow great plants. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. We look forward to helping!
LOVE these! A bit in the small side, but they'll grow. They arrived healthy and are flourishing. Can't wait to see them next year!!!
My hydrangea is tiny, but mighty. It's looking healthy and happy compared to the other one of the same variety that I bought from my local nursery. I will definitely purchase from here again if my garden has room.
Received late May/early June. Small plant, growing nicely. However the lower leaves have what look like rust spots. This has continued over many weeks and I have sprayed with Neem oil and a Bayer product for roses and plants. There has lately been new growth which has not yet developed those rust spots. Perhaps the problem has been remedied. Too soon to tell.
Received the plant in great shape. It’s growing well and looks good!
Brown spot seem to be affecting all of them
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants and we will investigate further. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
They are doing great.I will be putting them in the ground around November here in south Mississippi
They are beautiful. This year is the sleep period when these plants grow underground. However, the plants are growing above ground, too. I cannot wait for these beauties to bloom. They came in pristine condition.
My plants were due to arrive the middle of May. I contacted customer service and asked they be sent earlier, and they were here two days later! The plants looked ragged when they arrived but have flourished since then. One has even bloomed. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Arrived at my door in wonderful condition. They've been in the ground about two weeks now. They are super healthy, and growing beyond expectations. I am very happy!
Very nice plants. In perfect condition. A good company to buy plants from.
Plant is doing well just checked on it yesterday. Earlier had some deer hoofs around it so put some protection around it
I’m so surprised about how nice this plant looks after traveling through the mail! It’s still looking wonderful!
A little bent since it is so tall but looks good otherwise!
Cannot give a fair review just yet. The plant is showing brown on the edges. So I want to see how its growing. I did call spoke and spoke to someone. I will wait to see how the plant improve. Thanks
This plant is already blooming and it arrived very hearty. Thank you. I can't wait for the blossoms to open. I'll be ordering many more healthy hearty plants from this company :)
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