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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

'Ruby Slippers' has 9" long, upright inflorescences that open up white, quickly change to pink, then turn rosy-red. Foliage turns burgundy in the fall. Cinnamon colored exfoliating bark continues winter interest.

  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5-8
  • Tall:4 Feet
  • Wide:5 Feet
Attributes
• Attractive Foliage
• Compact Size
• Cut Flower
• Dried Flower
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Upright
• Winter Interest
Flower Color
• Burgundy
• Multi-Color
• Red
• Rose
• White
Foliage Color
• Green
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
• Good Drainage
Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

'Ruby Slippers' has 9" long, upright inflorescences that open up white, quickly change to pink, then turn rosy-red. Foliage turns burgundy in the fall. Cinnamon colored exfoliating bark continues winter interest.

Interesting Notes about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction