Rubby Slippers Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers', Oak Leaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers'
Ideal for small gardens, Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a compact, well-rounded deciduous shrub noted for its showy foliage and cone-shaped flowers. Blooming in early to mid-summer, this Oak Leaf Hydrangea boasts larger than average conical flower heads, up to 9 in. long (22 cm). Opening white, the blossoms take on delightful pink tinges as the season progresses and turn ruby red as fall approaches. They are held upright above the lush foliage of deeply-lobed, oak-shaped, deep green leaves. The leaves turn mahogany-red as the nights grow cooler in the fall. Providing a long season of interest, Ruby Slippers is a lovely Oak Leaf Hydrangea to be used as a garden focal point or combined with other shrubs or perennials. Developed by the US National Arboretum from a cross of ‘Snow Queen’ and ‘Pee Wee’.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Common names | Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Common names | Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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