Proven Winners® Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea Shrub

A stunning transition from white to pink blooms

The Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea is a delightful addition to any garden, renowned for its stunning transition of white flowers that age beautifully into rich pink tones as summer unfolds. The unique, elongated blooms bring a lively burst of color, making it a visual focal point in your landscape. This native shrub not only captivates with its spectacular flowers but also transforms your garden into a seasonal spectacle with its impressive burgundy foliage in the fall.

With its attractive features and easy-care nature, this shrub effectively combines beauty with practicality. It's an excellent choice for a range of garden styles, from cottage gardens to native woodlands. Whether you're looking to create a colorful border or add interest to a garden bed, the Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea delivers with grace and vibrancy all season long.

About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Select a spot with well-draining soil and partial to full sunlight. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than the height of the ball. Place the hydrangea in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.

2. Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Aim for about an inch of water per week, either from rainfall or supplemental watering, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

3. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or damaged stems and shape the plant to encourage bushiness. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flower production.

4. Fertilizing: A balanced, slow release fertilizer for woody shrubs can be applied in early spring once the ground has thawed. Fertilizer is not usually needed and compost or organic matter can be applied to the soil instead.