Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' ~ Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Size:3 GALLON (2) Photo by NC Extension

(2) Photo by NC Extension Gardener

macrocephalum Hybrid

In the spring

The leaves are large

COMPANION PLANTS:  Anemone

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' ~ Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Size:3 GALLON (2) Photo by NC ExtensionRuby Slippers Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with large oak like leaves that turn red in fall and exfoliating bark. Its large panicles held above the foliage bloom white and quickly turn deep pink in summer attracting pollinators. Best bloom in part sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Hydrangea quercifolia is one of the species of hydrangea that acts as a pollenizer, attracting a large number of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.