Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Ruby Slippers – Big Blooms, Brilliant Color, Compact Size

Hydrangea Ruby Slippers brings Southern charm with a Pennsylvania twist. This compact oakleaf hydrangea starts the season with large, cone-shaped white blooms that age to deep rose-pink—like ruby slippers in flower form. Add in bold, oak-like foliage that turns rich mahogany in fall, and you've got four seasons of beauty in one low-maintenance native shrub.

Perfect for smaller landscapes, foundation beds, or woodland borders, it’s a showstopper that doesn’t steal the spotlight—just enhances it.

Quick Specs

• Height & Width: 3.5–4' tall x 4–5' wide

• Zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

• Light Requirements: Part sun to full sun (with afternoon shade)

• Bloom Time & Color: Early to mid-summer; white blooms aging to rosy red

• Uses: Woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, native landscapes

• Special Attributes:

  • Compact native oakleaf hydrangea

  • Four-season interest: flowers, foliage, and exfoliating bark

  • Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established

  • Excellent fall color and pollinator-friendly

Plant Ruby Slippers for standout color, structure, and elegance—all in a manageable size perfect for home gardens.