Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
Common Name: Hydrangea
Variety: Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
Genus species: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Features:
- Blooms start out white in summer then mature to rose
- Deciduous shrub
- Oak leaf like foliage
- Fiery fall foliage color
- Perfect for borders, hedges, landscape, or container planting
Sun: Full to Part Sun; 6+ hours direct sun daily
Water: Weekly until established
Hardiness Zone:
Hardy in Zones 5-9
Annual for Zones 4 below
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Midsummer
Mature Size: 3.5’ T x 5’ W
Prune: Prune if needed, immediately after flowering
Soil Type: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, with mulch around the plant base
Fertilize: With a Slow-Release, Granular Even Ratio (10-10-10) Formula in early Spring, repeat as directed