Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oakleaf Hydrangea)

Compact size, large upright flower panicles, ruby red mature flowers, mahogany red fall foliage color and exfoliating bark. Blooms in late spring. Flowers emerge white, but quickly turn pink before finally maturing to ruby red. Deep green, oak-like leaves (to 5” long) turn attractive shades of mahagony-red in autumn. Mature stems exfoliate to reveal a rich brown inner bark which is attractive in winter. 3-4'. Z5-9.