This dwarf, compact hydrangea has dark green foliage that turns a nice mahogany in the fall. Its compact form and dense plant habit make it ideally suited for use in small landscapes. Grows to 3 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide. Flowers start white then develop a beautiful ruby-red hue as they age. Plant in sun to semi-shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 5. Photo from Hydrangea-dot-com.
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ (oakleaf hydrangea)
Description
This dwarf, compact hydrangea has dark green foliage that turns a nice mahogany in the fall. Its compact form and dense plant habit make it ideally suited for use in small landscapes. Grows to 3 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide. Flowers start white then develop a beautiful ruby-red hue as they age. Plant in sun to semi-shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 5. Photo from Hydrangea-dot-com.
