Ruby Red Slipper Oakleaf Hydrangea

Ruby slippers is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea which is a must have for smaller spaces. Ruby slippers dwarf oak leaf hydrangea is an outstanding specimen.

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Ruby red slipper oakleaf hydrangea

Cone shaped masses of small cream colored florets. If you have never before grown oak leaf hydrangea this is the one to add to your garden. Ruby slippers oakleaf hydrangea hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers sku 4816 a profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink.

This true dwarf produces incredible 9 long clusters of flowers in early summer in full sun or partial shade. Ruby slippers like most oakleaf hydrangeas require good drainage. They are best left alone.

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. Provide adequate moisture while the plant is getting established and use mulch to keep the shallow roots cool. Ruby slippers dwarf oakleaf hydrangea at spring hill nurseries outstanding color changes with the seasons.

National arboretum ruby slippers boasts a multitude of stocky flowers that show up as white and then mature to striking deep rose. Oakleaf hydrangeas typically require little to no pruning. 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.

Developed by one of the premier hydrangea hybridizers sandra reed of the u s. The large green leaves are pleasingly shaped like traditional oak leaves and surround fluffy 19 in. That said they can be pruned to remove a stray branch or to reduce size.

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