Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Lovely 'Ruby Slippers' hydrangea has white summer flowers that turn pale pink, then deep to rose, and are held upright above the foliage. Flowers may reach 9" in length. The dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in fall.
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts Pollinators
Good for Cut Flowers
Fall Interest
Shade Tolerant
Common Name: Oakleaf Hydrangea
Key Feature
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Light Needs | Landscape Uses |
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More About Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea |
Height: 3-4 ft |
Spread: 3-4 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
Prefers organically rich, well-drained soils, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape in summer after flowering. Remove weak, damaged stems in early spring. |
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