{"product_id":"hydrangea-quercifolia-ruby-slippers","title":"Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea - Ruby Slippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea quercifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ruby Slippers’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally large, white blooms in summer that age to extravagant deep pinks to reds, as stunning as Dorothy's magical ruby red slippers! Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns a fiery scarlet and burgundy in fall, echoing the beautiful flowers. Compact form works in smaller landscapes and is both beautiful and useful for \u003cstrong\u003emass planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eflowering\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ehedges\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eborders\u003c\/strong\u003e, as a \u003cstrong\u003especimen\u003c\/strong\u003e - and absolutely superb \u003cstrong\u003ecut flowers (we love them for this)\u003c\/strong\u003e! Deciduous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn time, branches will develop an interesting exfoliating habit featuring cinnamon-colored bark revealed under brown papery bark - most notable in winter.  With the large flowers, leaves, and striking bark, use these plants to add textural boldness to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakleaf Hydrangeas are \u003cstrong\u003enative to the US South\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNative Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMoon Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRain Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWinter Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakleaf Hydrangeas thrive in rich, moist, well-draining soil although they can tolerate drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦋In NC, they are the host plant for at least 1 colorful moth, the Hydrangea Sphinx (Darapsa versicolor) and the nectar plant for at least 1 butterfly, the Edwards' Hairstreak (Satyrium edwardsii). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐦\u003cstrong\u003eHelp birds\u003c\/strong\u003e! Songbirds enjoy eating the seeds from these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4'T x 5'W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 5-9, cold hardy down to -20F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💚Plant Nerd\u003c\/strong\u003e: Developed by the US National Arboretum from a cross of 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee', and was released to the plant world in 2010. There's no place like home - and the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants bloom on old wood, so if you ever decide to prune them, it's best to prune them immediately after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reems Creek Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":49146407125243,"sku":"3425","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4868\/4539\/files\/Hydrangea-quercifolia-ruby-slippers-1.jpg?v=1785944696","url":"https:\/\/reems-creek-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/hydrangea-quercifolia-ruby-slippers","provider":"Reems Creek Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}