It may bloom again in October
Provides good shade in summer and spectacular appearance all year round
Flowers are followed by white berries attractive to birds
It can tolerate frost
Needs to be sheltered form harsh winter winds
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' | Oak Leaf Hydrangea - 60-80cm, 10lt Catalpa It may bloom again inHydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' is a spreading, rounded, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed, oak shaped, deep green leaves, red and purple in autumn. Large, upright, conical panicles of mostly sterile flowers bloom in late spring and summer. Flowers open white, then turn beautiful pale pink and, finally, ruby red as the autumn approaches. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus rich,