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Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea (FUTURE)

Large 9” long cone shaped flowers blooms white, turns pale pink, then deepen to rose color. Blossoms late Spring through Summer. Its dark green oak like leaves (3"-8" long) turn mahogany in the Fall providing beautiful four season visual attraction. Plus, the blooms stay upright even after hard rains, unlike other hydrangeas. This mounding formed, deciduous flowering shrub attracts butterflies, and its compact size uses half the space in your garden compared to other hydrangeas. Native to the Southeastern U.S. Perfect selection for single specimen, low natural hedge, boarders, foundations, mass plantings, and patio areas. See Specifications below. Shop the Ruby Slippers Hydrangea for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Other Names	Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea
Special Features	Large 9” long cone shaped flowers blooms white, turns pale pink, then deepen to rose color. Blooms in the late Spring through Summer. Blooms stay upright even after hard rains unlike other hydrangeas. Dark green oak like leaves turn mahogany in the Fall for visual attraction. Very low maintenance. Disease, drought (established in part shade), heat, humidity, and insect resistant. Attracts butterflies.
Category	Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Hardiness Zones	5-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Slow to Medium. Averages 6"-12" per year.
Sun	Part Shade. Morning Sun with Afternoon shade or, all day filtered Sun.
Height	3-4Ft.
Width	3-5Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2X wide and 1X deep as the root ball. Top of the root ball should be level or slightly above the soil. Likes loam, silt, clay (amended), sand (amended) soil. Likes moist but well drained soil. Soil pH range 5.5-7.5, acid to slightly alkaline.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 3Ft. - 4Ft. apart for solid hedge between each plant, center to center. 8Ft. or more, for more open hedge, center to center.
Watering	Average water need once established. If a dry spell occurs, provide a deep watering once or twice a week to mimic rainfall. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in early Spring with slow release fertilizer.
Pruning	Prune sparingly, after it has finished flowering in the Summer. Always cut above a leaf node. Because it blooms on old wood, it is important to avoid cutting off next year's flower buds.
Deer	Deer do favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Large 9” long cone shaped flowers blooms white, turns pale pink, then deepen to rose color. Blooms in late Spring through Summer.