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.

Ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea plant.

Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers what it is. Provide adequate moisture while the plant is getting established and use mulch to keep the shallow roots cool. Ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea is an excellent plant that blooms white flowers but quickly turn to shades of pink. In fall oakleaf shaped foliage turns a fiery scarlet and burgundy.

Blossoms start out white and gradually turn pink then rose red as summer progresses. Product details botanical name. 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. This true dwarf produces incredible 9 long clusters of flowers in early summer in full sun or partial shade.

Plant at the same level as in the pot. Also thrives in heat drought or poor soil as long as it s well drained. A new compact version of our native oakleaf hydrangea that grows about one third smaller than most. Developed by one of the premier hydrangea hybridizers sandra reed of the u s.

Blossoms start out white and gradually turn pink then red as summer progresses. Early summer mid summer zone. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers. Ruby slippers is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea which is a must have for smaller spaces.

The show continues into winter as the cinnamon bark exfoliates and the. Hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers height. Dark green deeply lobed oak like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Changes from white to pink to red size.

A profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink. 3 4 feet spacing. Ruby slippers provides the same four season appeal and lavish flower production as its larger growing oakleaf hydrangea cousins but in less than half the space. This true dwarf produces incredible 9 long clusters of flowers in early summer.

The color show continues into fall when the foliage turns burgundy. View great alternative plants. Loads of large elongated flower clusters open to white in late spring or early summer and change to a dazzling ruby red as the season progresses. 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.

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. Its compact growth habit makes it a great fit in those small spaces in your shade garden. Full sun partial shade color. Care ruby slippers like most oakleaf hydrangeas requires good drainage.

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