Description
Ruby Slippers Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers') is a compact, showy shrub perfect for garden borders or mass plantings. This variety boasts conical hot pink flowers with white overtones that emerge in early summer and bloom through mid-summer. The flowers are not only visually striking but also ideal for cutting, allowing you to enjoy their vibrant beauty indoors.
The shrub’s dark green lobed leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in fall, adding another layer of visual interest. In addition to its stunning blooms and foliage, the peeling brick-red bark provides a unique texture to your landscape. With its upright spreading growth habit and low-maintenance nature, Ruby Slippers Hydrangea is well-suited for full sun, part sun, or even full shade. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil and is tolerant of urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings.
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Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden. Please note that shipping is calculated per plant.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Light: full sun – part sun – full shade
Watering: around 3 times a week
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (4') , width (5')
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: slow
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