Oakleaf Hydrangeas are a must-have for every garden and ‘Ruby Slippers’ is an exceptional cultivar introduced by the US National Arboretum in 2010. It steals the show with its large flower clusters which slowly change from white in mid-summer to ruby red in late summer. ‘Ruby Slippers’ is compact (reaching only 4’ in height), making it a great shrub for small spaces. Oakleaf Hydrangea's honey-colored exfoliating bark is a wondrous winter attraction and its elegant growth habit means this shrub needs little to no pruning. A classic selection for those shady spots in your yard.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; average soil
Size: 3' - 4' tall
Zone: 5 - 9
Wildlife Value: Dense branching and foliage provides roosting and nesting sites for birds; pollinated by a variety of native wasps, flies, and bees
Photo: Laura Cruz