Shrubs

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Ruby Slippers oakleaf hydrangea

Ruby Slippers oakleaf hydrangea. Representative plant

Upright flower clusters open white, quickly become pale pink and deepen to rose. The compact framework holds its large flowers above oak-shaped leaves, even after rain. Its smaller stature makes it useful where a standard oakleaf hydrangea would take too much space.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size at stated age: 3–4 ft. after 9 years tall × 4–5 ft. after 9 years wide
Water: Moderate; moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8
Bloom: Early summer.

Sizes & prices

#3Oakleaf hydrangea with deep ruby pink flowers. dwarf varietyCall for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a species native to the southeastern United States.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Prune only as needed just after the main flowering; avoid removing next year’s buds.

Sources & photo credits

USDA Agricultural Research Service

First Editions Plants

Photo: F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Ruby Slippers oakleaf hydrangea. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.