Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

Showy summer flowers

Botanical Name- Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh kwer-sih-FOH-lee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 5 ft

Mature Height- 3 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Current Size- #3

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Companion Plants- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (moist shade, rosy blooms highlight hydrangea)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C10

Yearly Care Instructions- Lightly prune after flowering; remove weak wood in late winter. Maintain even moisture and mulch to protect roots. Fertilize in spring for vigorous growth.

Trimming Instructions- Prune right after flowering, removing spent blooms and damaged wood. Light shaping preserves its natural form.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew