Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Pronunciation: hye-DRAYN-jee-uh kwerk-i-FOL-i-a
SKU #04816
5-9

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A profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink. Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. The compact form works in smaller landscapes and is useful for mass planting, hedges or borders. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDry Shade
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care InstructionsPrefers 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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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDry Shade
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.