Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Ruby Slippers’ (Hydrangea quercifolia hybrid)

This compact form of Oakleaf Hydrangea is ideal for smaller spaces since it only grows 3-4’ tall. Developed at the National Arboretum, ‘Ruby Slippers’ has large white flowers that emerge in summer and mature to deep pink. Dark green, lobed, oak-leaf-like foliage turns a brilliant magenta-red in fall. Since it flowers on last year’s wood, prune only after flowering.