Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' | Oak Leaf Hydrangea - 60-80cm, 10lt

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' is a spreading, rounded, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed, oak-shaped, deep green leaves, red and purple in autumn. Large, upright, conical panicles of mostly sterile flowers bloom in late spring and summer. Flowers open white, then turn beautiful pale pink and, finally, ruby red as the autumn approaches. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Tolerant of urban pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. Oak Leaf Hydrangea is a wonderful shrub, easy to grow and maintain, suitable for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban garden. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant or for mass plantings. Excellent for mixed and shrub borders. Great for informal hedges and screens. Attractive in dried arrangements. Suitable for growing in large containers.