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Ruby Slippers® Oakleaf Hydrangea
Ruby Slippers® Oakleaf Hydrangea
$44.25
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $42.04 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $39.82 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $37.61 ea |
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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Choose Ruby Slippers® Oakleaf Hydrangea if you want bold flower color and red fall foliage in a smaller footprint. The tradeoff: it is a specimen shrub, not a privacy screen or formal hedge.
Buy This If
- You want oakleaf texture.
- You value fall foliage.
- You prefer a compact oakleaf.
Skip This If
- You need blue flowers.
- You want a narrow shrub.
- You need a screen.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The flowers age from white to red and the foliage carries the plant after bloom. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in steadily, but it is not a fast cover-up plant. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It needs little shaping if placed with enough room from the start. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | It is compact for an oakleaf hydrangea, but still needs side room. |
| Screening Value | C | It adds body to a bed, but it is too low and open for real screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for a foundation corner, mixed shrub bed, or woodland edge where the foliage can be appreciated after the flowers fade.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Part Sun to Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Will the flowers stay white?
No, they open white and age into red tones.
Is this the same as a blue hydrangea?
No, this is an oakleaf hydrangea, grown more for texture, flower aging, and fall color.
Should I prune it hard each spring?
No, avoid hard spring pruning because oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on older wood.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-32043
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Anonymous Healthy looking plants at a reasonable price. Had a problem with one plant on delivery. Chris responded immediately and arranged a replacement that was delivered the next day. Very happy with the service.