In Mike's garden
Photo to come
Oakleaf Hydrangea — Ruby Slippers
Hydrangea quercifolia
Bed R2b In Mike's garden
A deciduous hydrangea with bold oak-shaped leaves, large white-to-pink cone-shaped flower panicles in early summer, brilliant burgundy fall color, and exfoliating bark.
This planting · Bed R2b
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Large white cone-shaped panicles in early summer, aging to pink/tan. |
| Sun | Shade |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
Apr 14, 2026
Planted · ~0 yrs
About oakleaf hydrangea
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
part shade to morning sun
Water
moderate
Mature size
4-8 ft × 4-8 ft
Bloom
Large white cone-shaped panicles in early summer, aging to pink/tan.
Pruning
Blooms on old wood — prune only just after flowering. Remove spent flowers and dead/crossing wood; avoid late-season or spring pruning (removes next year's buds).