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Hydrangea quercifolia Ruby Slippers
Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
Long inflorescences are held upright above the oakleaf-shaped, green leaves. White blooms turn pale pink and deepen to a rose colour throughout the season.
- » Cone-shaped mass of loosely packed white florets ripen to a bright pink
- » Flower heads turn brown and persist through the winter
- » Dull green oakleaf-shaped leaves turn purple in fall
- » Twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest
- » Bloom Time: June to July
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
All hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Adjusting the pH balance of the soil can change the flower colour from pink to blue in some cultivars. Most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil.