Read on for more oakleaf hydrangea information and tips on how to care for an oakleaf hydrangea. Oakleafs are native to the United States, unlike their famous cousins with pink and blue “ mophead” flowers, and are tough, cold hardy, and drought resistant. The leaves are lobed and resemble those of oak trees. See store for details on specific container size availability.You’ll recognize oakleaf hydrangea by its foliage. * Not all container sizes may be available at this time. Contact our store for more information on how to protect it over the winter months. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Ruby Slippers Hydrangea makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. This is a selection of a native North American species. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade.
It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. Ruby Slippers Hydrangea will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. Ruby Slippers Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
Ruby Slippers Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. The peeling brick red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. It has attractive dark green foliage throughout the season. Ruby Slippers Hydrangea features bold conical hot pink flowers with white overtones at the ends of the branches from early to mid summer. A choice compact garden or massing shrub featuring showy spikes of flowers which emerge white and quickly turn deep pink interesting deep green foliage with mahogany fall color, and papery bark somewhat coarse in appearance, best used in groupings