Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Winter

Dark green deeply lobed oak like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall.

Ruby slippers oakleaf hydrangea winter.

The compact form works in smaller landscapes. A profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink. Ruby slippers is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea which is a must have for smaller spaces. Hydrangea ruby slippers common name oakleaf hydrangea try dainty ruby slippers.

Fall foliage is vibrant mahogany. Ruby slippers oakleaf hydrangea hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers sku 4816. Visit us to learn more about our ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea. The flowers bloom in summer and fall in shades of pink pale purple and creamy white.

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. National arboretum ruby slippers boasts a multitude of stocky flowers that show up as white and then mature to striking deep rose. Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. 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.

Developed by one of the premier hydrangea hybridizers sandra reed of the u s. A deciduous flowering shrub the oakleaf hydrangea is ideal for borders mass planting and foundation planting. Pee wee as its name suggests this hydrangea stays compact. Ruby slippers at just 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide this dwarf oakleaf has extra large summer blooms that quickly deepen from white to pink to ruby red.

A compact shrub ruby slippers is a fine choice for small spaces and planting in containers or training into a low hedge. Flowers emerge white and progress to pale pink maturing to deep rose. Ruby slippers like most oakleaf hydrangeas require good drainage. Late spring s white blooms shift to summer pink.

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. A us national arboretum cross of snow queen and pee wee. Rounded habit is covered with 9 long inflorescences held upright above the foliage. Add interest to your landscape with this hardy shrub.

Ruby slippers oak leaf hydrangea delivers oversized cone shaped blooms that arrive in white to light pink and deepen to a reddish magenta as they age. Near 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.