Superior Flowering and Growth

Ruby Slippers Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

Superior Flowering and Growth

This shrub can't make up its mind—and you'll reap the benefits. Elongated, 9 in. flower clusters gradually change colors throughout the season. Attractive foliage changes too, turning red in the fall. Grows to just 31/2 ft. in full sun to part shade. Zones 5-9.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Large Bareroots, Trees & Shrubs
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

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Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Height: 36 - 48
Spacing:4-5'
Depth:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around and fill with dirt so that the crown is at soil level.
Spread:4-5'
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Changes from White to Pink to Red
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer
Zone: 5-9

Form: Shrub
Flower Form: 9'' long inflorescences held upright above foliage.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil.
Growth Rate: Slow to medium once established, which takes approximately 6 - 8 weeks
Pruning: None
Foliage: Large, dark green, leathery-textured leaves with broad lobes. 3" - 8" long, 3" - 5" wide. The undersurface is whitish to brownish tomentose