• Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
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Because of this, the plant you see in the nursery may look different depending on the time of year, the plant’s age, or natural growing conditions.

Example of seasonal plant variation

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Flowering dogwood in bloom during spring

Spring
Flowering dogwood in bloom

Flowering dogwood with full green foliage in summer

Summer
Full foliage during the growing season

Flowering dogwood with colorful fall leaves

Fall
Leaves changing color

Flowering dogwood in winter without leaves

Winter
Dormant structure without leaves

What affects how a plant looks?

Seasonal changes
Many plants look dramatically different throughout the year. Deciduous plants may flower in spring, grow full foliage in summer, change color in fall, and appear dormant in winter.

Plant maturity
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Supplier photography
Some images come from our growers to help illustrate mature flowers, color, or growth habits that may not be visible year-round.

Even if a plant looks smaller or different than the photo today, it has the potential to grow into the beautiful specimen shown.

Tip: Plants in winter may appear dormant but are still healthy and ready to grow in the spring.

If you have questions about what a plant should look like during a certain season, our team is always happy to help.

Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

$34.99
$34.99
Size

While 'Ruby Slippers' is dwarf Oakleaf hydrangea that forms a small dense shrub, there's nothing dwarf about its blooms! 
Late spring flowers open white and then quickly turn pink and deepen to a gorgeous rose red that lasts for many weeks. 
Foliage is deep green in warm weather, turning attractive reddish-bronze in fall before dropping for winter.  Leaves reappear in early spring. 

Image credits to Monrovia Nursery

Botanical Name
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Rate of Growth
Plants mature at only about 3 1/2' tall by 5' wide, at a rate of about 12" a year. If you prune, do so as flowers fade and no later than about the first of September.
Where to Plant
Plant in a spot that receives a bit of shade from the hottest part of our afternoon summer sun.
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    Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea