Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® PP27879

Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'JoAnn'

Also Known As

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink'
Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink 'JoAnn'
Gatsby Pink JoAnn Oakleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5a-9a

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® PP27879 plant details

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® PP27879 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® PP27879

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® PP27879

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large showy blooms that quickly turn from snowy white into a rich dark-pink rise above the lovely dark-green oakleaf foliage, the leaves turn a magnificent mahogany in fall. S-PSh/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink 'JoAnn' is an oakleaf hydrangea forming creamy white cones that flush to pink and turn to dusky pink to lavender-pink with age. Great mahogany fall colour. A sturdy and strong North American native, Gatsby Pink can grow up to eight feet tall. Drought tolerant. Blooms on old wood.