Ruby Slippers Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea Plant

A profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink.

Ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea plant.

National arboretum ruby slippers boasts a multitude of stocky flowers that show up as white and then mature to striking deep rose. This true dwarf produces incredible 9 long clusters of flowers in early summer. Full sun partial shade color. Care ruby slippers like most oakleaf hydrangeas requires good drainage.

Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on last year s growth so prune them minimally after they bloom instead of in the springtime when you would be removing flower buds. Dark green deeply lobed oak like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers height. Blossoms start out white and gradually turn pink then red as summer progresses.

The color show continues into fall when the foliage turns burgundy. Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. Changes from white to pink to red size. Although plant is smaller the flowers are still full sized 8 9 inches and so are the leaves hand sized and scalloped like oak leaves.

Ruby slippers like most oakleaf hydrangeas require good drainage. Ruby slippers cross between oak leaf hydrangea cultivars snow queen and pee wee is a compact form that matures to only 3 4 tall and to 3 5 wide and is noted for its compact size large upright flower panicles ruby red mature flowers hence the cultivar name mahogany red fall foliage color and exfoliating bark. 3 4 feet spacing. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers what it is.

Blossoms start out white and gradually turn pink then rose red as summer progresses. A new compact version of our native oakleaf hydrangea that grows about one third smaller than most. Ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea is an excellent plant that blooms white flowers but quickly turn to shades of pink. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers.

This true dwarf produces incredible 9 long clusters of flowers in early summer in full sun or partial shade. View great alternative plants. Ruby slippers is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea which is a must have for smaller spaces. Plant at the same level as in the pot.

Developed by one of the premier hydrangea hybridizers sandra reed of the u s. The fall color is a beautiful burgundy red. Buy ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea free shipping bushes for sale from wilson bros gardens online. Provide adequate moisture while the plant is getting established and use mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.

Product details botanical name. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers. Also thrives in heat drought or poor soil as long as it s well drained. The show continues into winter as the cinnamon bark exfoliates and the.

Its compact growth habit makes it a great fit in those small spaces in your shade garden. In fall oakleaf shaped foliage turns a fiery scarlet and burgundy.