Ruby Slippers Hydrangea Deer Resistant

If you live in an area with high rates of deer browsing your best shot at growing a successful hydrangea is to plant a deer resistant variety.

Ruby slippers hydrangea deer resistant.

Developed by one of the premier hydrangea hybridizers sandra reed of the u s. Head into your kitchen and you can whip up a simple and chemical free solution that won t harm your plants. Dark green deeply lobed oak like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Loads of large elongated flower clusters open to white in late spring or early summer and change to a dazzling ruby red as the season progresses.

A profusion of exceptionally large white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink. Ruby slippers oakleaf hydrangea hydrangea quercifolia ruby slippers sku 4816. Hydrangea ruby slippers common name oakleaf hydrangea try dainty ruby slippers. Ruby slippers cross between oak leaf hydrangea cultivars snow queen and pee wee is a compact form that matures to only 3 4 tall and to 3 5 wide and is noted for its compact size large upright flower panicles ruby red mature flowers hence the cultivar name mahogany red fall foliage color and exfoliating bark.

Ruby slippers provides the same four season appeal and lavish flower production as its larger growing oakleaf hydrangea cousins but in less than half the space. Typically you need to apply every 30 days to maintain protection. You can also buy deer repellent spray to apply on the leaves and branches of hydrangeas. For hydrangea trees be sure to cover the trunk of the plant because deer like to munch on the bark.

Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. Ruby slippers oak leaf hydrangea delivers oversized cone shaped blooms that arrive in white to light pink and deepen to a reddish magenta as they age. Keep watching all summer as the multitude of small rounded blossoms go from white to blush pink to a vibrant ruby red worthy of oz. Its magnificent 9 inch long inflorescences burst with color that changes throughout the season.

The compact form works in smaller landscapes. A us national arboretum cross of snow queen and pee wee. Increased deer populations rural shift and many other environmental factors have forced deer to wander into gardens and feed on the plants they find including your hydrangeas. Use this deer repellent recipe.

National arboretum ruby slippers boasts a multitude of stocky flowers that show up as white and then mature to striking deep rose. Sure to be a perfect fit our ruby slippers will rival the legendary pair. Ruby slippers is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea which is a must have for smaller spaces. Enter ruby slippers a hydrangea developed by the national arboretum to stand above the rest.

This is the easiest way to prevent deer from eating your hydrangeas. Rounded habit is covered with 9 long inflorescences held upright above the foliage.