Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf Hydrangea — 4” Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrub

This plant is available for pre-order, with spring 2026 delivery. 
Gatsby Pink® is a breathtaking native oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) celebrated for its dramatic color progression and all-season appeal. Huge, conical white panicles gradually turn soft blush and then deepen into a rich, rose-pink as summer progresses. The bold, oak-shaped foliage brings incredible texture to the garden and finishes the year with fiery red and burgundy fall color. As a native species, it offers excellent disease resistance, strong adaptability, and once mature, good deer resistance—making it far tougher than its delicate beauty suggests.
Zones: 5–9
Sun: Part sun to full sun (morning sun + afternoon shade ideal)
Height/Spread: 6–8 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Color Notes: White → blush pink → deep rose-pink
Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay with good drainage
Water: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture during establishment
Growth Habit: Upright, architectural, bold foliage
Maintenance: Blooms on old wood; prune only after flowering if needed
Deer Resistance: Good once mature
Disease Resistance: Excellent—native quercifolia genetics
Best Uses: Woodland edges, foundation plantings, large borders, specimen plantings, four-season landscapes
Why 4” Shrubs Are a Smart Choice:
• Fast to establish
• Light and easy to plant
• Affordable for hedges + mass plantings
• Young, vigorous roots ready to take off
• Same Proven Winners genetics—just earlier in the journey
Small pots. Big potential.