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Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
  • Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 9

Hydrangeas are lovely flowering perennials that add vibrant color and texture to a landscape. All hydrangeas are stunning, but the Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea takes things to the next level. Also known as Hydrangea quercifolia, the Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea features flowers that grow in cone-shaped clusters and bloom in the summer. The flowers are pure white, and the blooms turn deep, saturated pink as the season progresses. As the flowers change color, the cone clusters will have an ombre look, with pink flowers near the base and white flowers at the top. 

The Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea is a deciduous perennial with deeply lobed foliage resembling oak leaves. The foliage turns a deep burgundy hue in the fall before falling away. Feature this lovely blooming shrub in beds or mass plantings, or create a stunning flowering hedge. Trim the flowers to display in arrangements. The Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea has a branched, upright growth habit. Established plants are not demanding, but water during a dry spell helps the plant thrive and ensures the lovely flowers continue to bloom.

Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Care

Plant the Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea in full sun to partial shade. The ideal spot will receive about five hours of direct sunlight per day. Plant this shrub in rich, well-drained soil. New plants need regular watering when the first few inches of the soil are dry. Established Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea plants are drought tolerant and only need water during an extended dry spell. Feed the plant in the spring to support new growth and abundant blooms.

The Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea blooms on old wood, so prune the plant to maintain its shape in the fall after the flowers fade. Dead growth can be removed in the spring to create a tidy appearance. This plant does not need much winter care but it can be covered during heavy snowfall to protect the branches from breakage.

Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Spacing

Mature plants have an upright growth habit and reach 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Space Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea shrubs 3 to 4 feet apart to create a dense, continuous planting.

Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet
Habit: Spreading, Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink, White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: July
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Deep Green To Burgundy
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: HYDRANGEA QUE. `RUBY SLIPPERS`
SKU:
1231010671-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

7 Reviews - Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Show Reviews

  • 5
    Ruby Slippers Oakleaf...

    Posted by JAMES BRYANT on Oct 13, 2023

    Lovely looking plant arrived quickly and in good health. It is in the ground and getting acclimated to our area. Looking forward to seeing it grown and flourish

  • 5
    Great...

    Posted by Beverly Carlton on Sep 21, 2023

    Plant arrived in excellent condition. Pleased with purchase.

  • 5
    The plant was very nice, the box it was shipped...

    Posted by Carol Miller on Aug 04, 2023

    Plant was great box was not. Is in ground and doing great.

  • 5
    Ruby...

    Posted by Agnes Criner on Jul 17, 2023

    This year is our 40th wedding anniversary which is a ruby anniversary. I had seen these bushes but didn't know what they were called so I had to have them as a ruby anniversary gift to my husband. We were happily surprised at their size and color. Looking forward to their blooming

  • 5
    Hydrangeas

    Posted by Carmen Andrews on Apr 24, 2023

    They were good healthy plants. They arrived in very good shape.

  • 5
    Very happy with my...

    Posted by Jane Clark on Oct 16, 2022

    I had never ordered plants online, so I didn't know what to expect, but they were packed well and arrived in good condition, The only issue is that I received three of the four on a Friday, and the fourth one was "out for delivery" all day along with the others, but it went back to the UPS facility and stayed there over the weekend. When it arrived at the end of the day on Monday, it did have a couple of broken branches and was drying out, but it's fine now, and this was not Plant Addicts fault. I was so glad to find Ruby Slippers. It was not available locally.

  • 5
    Ruby slippers oakleaf...

    Posted by Julia A Sander on Jun 20, 2022

    Beautiful healthy plant