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Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

Name: Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea
Brand: Plants That Work
SKU: 21888
Price: 95.57 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (20 reviews)

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

Double Florets Create Luxuriously Full Panicles that Transform from Cream to Rose Throughout the Season
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Grows 4-6 ft Tall and Wide
Native, Pollinator-Friendly Shrub
Showy White Blooms From Early Summer to Late Summer

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Plant Size

#3 Container

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Native, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Hedge/Screen, Container Friendly, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	3a to 9b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	4-6 ft
Width	4-6 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Compact
Blooms In	Summer
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green, Red, Other
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Hydrangea
Botanical Name	Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072
Species	quercifolia
Cultivar	Snowcicle
Class	Magnoliopsida, Cornales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea - Gorgeous Layered Beauty

Experience the timeless beauty of Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea PP#33072 (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowcicle') —a magnificent flowering shrub that brings four-season appeal to any landscape. This exceptional Oakleaf Hydrangea is known for its large, elongated panicles of creamy white blooms, which gracefully age to soft pink, then deepen to rich rose hues as summer progresses.

Unlike other varieties, Snowcicle features densely packed, double florets, creating a layered, full-bodied floral display that lasts well into fall. Beyond its spectacular flowers, Snowcicle delivers striking Oakleaf Hydrangea autumn foliage, with deep burgundy and fiery red leaves, adding a dramatic touch to the fall garden.

In winter, its peeling cinnamon-brown bark provides texture and visual interest, ensuring beauty year-round. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and foundation plantings.

Why You’ll Love Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

Huge, Double-Floret Blooms – Extra full flower heads create a dense, cascading effect.
Seasonal Color Transformation – Flowers start creamy white, fade to blush pink, then deepen to rose.
Gorgeous Fall Foliage – Leaves turn rich burgundy and fiery red, adding late-season vibrance.
Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant – Thrives in USDA zones 5-9, returning bigger and better each year.
Low-Maintenance & Drought Resistant – Once established, requires minimal watering.
Wildlife-Friendly Shrub – Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial pollinators.
Four-Season Interest – Spring foliage, summer blooms, autumn color, and winter bark appeal.
Deer & Rabbit Resistant – Less likely to be damaged by browsing wildlife.

How to Use Snowcicle in Your Landscape

With its long-lasting blooms and multi-season appeal, Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea is perfect for a variety of garden settings. Try planting it to:

Create a Striking Woodland Garden Accent – Thrives in dappled shade under trees.
Brighten Mixed Borders & Pollinator Gardens – Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while enhancing mixed shrub borders and backdrops.
Add Elegance to Foundation Plantings – Enhances entryways and formal landscapes.
Use in Mass Plantings for a Dramatic Display – A grouping creates a breathtaking cascade of color.
Enjoy Year-Round Beauty – Provides spring-to-winter interest, making it a versatile, low-maintenance focal point.

Easy Hydrangea Growing & Care Guide

Hydrangea Shrubs are easy to plant and grow!

Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade; best flowering occurs with morning sun and afternoon shade.
Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained soil, but adapts to different conditions.
Watering: Moderate; water regularly when young, then less frequently once established.
Mulch: Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around your Hydrangeas root system.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required—these shrubs bloom on old wood, so prune right after flowering.
Spacing: Plant 5-7 feet apart to allow for full, lush growth.

Order Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea Today!

For long-lasting color, pollinator appeal, and effortless beauty, Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea is an excellent addition to any garden. With cascading, double-floret blooms, rich fall foliage, and winter bark texture, this low-maintenance, easy-care shrub provides year-round interest with minimal effort.

Now available at Nature Hills Nursery, where we provide top-quality, well-rooted plants backed by our product guarantee and Plant Sentry™ protection. Order today and enjoy the timeless elegance of Snowcicle Hydrangea in your landscape!

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Disappointed in this one

Disappointed in this one. It looked less than healthy when received, dead leaves in the box and some were deformed and spotty. As a new gardener I thought it was just in shock from travel and planted right away. Watered often and kept removing the damaged leaves. Today I noticed fine webs on the underside, suspect spider mites. Removed bad leaves again and washed the plant. Hoping it survives. Bought 3 different shrubs, this was the largest and most costly unfortunately. Satisfied with my other plants

Plant was lovely size

Plant was lovely size, well protected for shipping, prospering in ground

Ruby Slippers is such a reliable performer once it gets established, and it sounds like yours is off to a great start. Glad the packaging kept it safe in transit. Thanks for letting us know it's doing well in the ground, Linda.

Ruby slippers

Well packaged full plant doing beautifully with buds!!!

Thriving!

This little shrub has been doing so well. It is full and has grown quite a bit since planted last month. Very happy with this purchase and looking forward to beautiful flowers

Oakleaf hydrangeas have a way of surprising you with how fast they settle in once they're happy. Looking forward to those blooms is one of the best parts of the first season. Ruby Slippers tends to put on a nice show with its white-to-pink flower cones, and the fall foliage adds another round of color to look forward to as well. Thanks for sharing the update, Paula.

Easy process!

The plant arrived healthy.Got it in the ground, and it’s thriving.

Oakleaf hydrangeas tend to settle in quickly once they find their footing, and it sounds like yours is doing just that. Thanks for sharing the update, Vanessa. Give it a season or two and those long white flower clusters will really put on a show.

It was much smaller than expected but love to see it growing! It was wrapped well and arrived in

It was much smaller than expected but love to see it growing! It was wrapped well and arrived in good shape. I might add that it was pretty root-bound but now that the roots have been 'freed', the hydrangea is liberated and growing nicely! Overall, quite pleased.

Great value thus far!

I ordered rather than buying locally because this was the only place I could get a larger sized plant. My hydrangea arrived looking pretty bare, but that was to be expected for early spring. I put it out in its intended space and immediately got it watered and it is thriving so far.

Ruby Slippers is such a good choice, and you're right that bare-looking in early spring is completely normal for oakleaf hydrangeas. Once they wake up and push new growth, they fill in quickly. Sounds like yours is already off to a strong start with a good planting and a solid first watering. Thanks for sharing the update, Meredith. The Nature Hills Team

My ruby slipper hydrienga is doing GREAT

My ruby slipper hydrienga is doing GREAT,
I ordered another red slipper and a white oak leaf to join the other hydriengas I've got planted

So far so good

So far so good. Can't wait til it starts getting blooms. Packing was excellent.

Lots of buds!
Arrived healthy and ready to plant.

I saw some bad reviews of this company after I ordered and got nervous

I saw some bad reviews of this company after I ordered and got nervous. I recieved a beautiful plant. Packaged wonderfully It definitely would have been my fault if it died. It is the end of the growing season so its not putting out a bunch of new growth, but it still looks very healthy.

Hi there, Thank you for taking a chance on us despite your initial concerns! We are thrilled that your experience exceeded expectations and appreciate you sharing your honest feedback. Reviews like yours help other hesitant customers buy with confidence. Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support

The plant looks full and happy! I can’t wait to

The plant looks full and happy! I can’t wait to plant it!

Hi Susan, Thank you for leaving us a glowing review! We strive to make sure plants arrive in great condition and are happy to hear your Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea arrived beautifully! Happy Planting - Nature Hills Customer Support

How do I get two new bushes to replace the ones that are dead?

Hello! I am hoping the bushes will thrive after a day or two. Two of the eight don’t look like they’ll survive. Also, I never received a notification that they were being delivered. They just showed up at my door. I’m excited to grow those beautiful bushes in my yard! Thank you!

hedge

Ruby Slippers makes a really nice hedge and the fall color is a bonus.

Hi Helen,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Ruby Slippers Hydrangea! We're delighted to hear that it's making a lovely hedge in your garden and that you're enjoying the added beauty of its fall color—a wonderful bonus indeed. If you ever have questions about pruning or want tips to encourage even more vibrant blooms and foliage, feel free to reach out. We also have some great care guides on our website that might be helpful for keeping your hedge looking its best throughout the seasons.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

easy to care for

I do not prune my Pink Slippers and the shrub looks great every year.

Hello Mr. Will,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Ruby Slippers Hydrangea! It’s wonderful to hear that your shrub thrives beautifully without pruning—it truly shows how resilient and easy-to-care-for this variety can be in the right setting. Since you’ve had success letting it grow naturally, you might enjoy experimenting with occasional shearing after flowering to maintain your preferred shape and encourage fresh blooms, but it sounds like your approach perfectly suits your yard.

If you ever want more tips or have questions about other plants for hassle-free gardening, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to help you keep your garden flourishing with minimal effort.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

easy to care for

I do not prune my Pink Slippers and the shrub looks great every year.

Dear Mr. W.,

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with your Ruby Slippers Hydrangea! We're delighted to hear that your shrub looks great year after year even without pruning. This lovely and low-maintenance behavior is definitely one of the things that makes Ruby Slippers such a popular choice for gardeners who appreciate effortless beauty.

If you ever decide to experiment with pruning in the future, a light trim just after flowering can encourage even fuller blooms the next seasons, but it certainly sounds like your hydrangea thrives just fine as is! Meanwhile, continuing with consistent watering and a balanced fertilizer during the growing season will keep your plant looking its healthy best.

Thanks again for taking the time to leave your review; it helps our whole community of plant lovers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need care tips anytime down the road!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

hedge

Ruby Slippers makes a really nice hedge and the fall color is a bonus.

Dear Helen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Ruby Slippers Hydrangea! We’re delighted to hear that it’s making such a lovely hedge in your garden and that you’re enjoying its beautiful fall color — truly a wonderful bonus that adds seasonal interest.

If you haven’t already, for optimal hedge health and enhanced fall foliage, consider placing your Ruby Slippers in well-drained soil with ample sunlight, as this can encourage vibrant coloring and strong growth. Regular pruning after blooming will also help maintain its shape and promote a fuller hedge.

Should you have any questions about care or future plantings to complement your Ruby Slippers, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden flourish!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Snowcicle differ from other Oakleaf Hydrangeas?

Snowcicle features densely packed double florets, giving its flower panicles a fuller, more luxurious appearance compared to standard Oakleaf Hydrangeas.

How tall does Snowcicle grow?

It reaches 5-7 feet in height and width, forming a beautifully rounded shrub with cascading blooms.

Does this Hydrangea attract pollinators?

Yes! The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Snowcicle deer-resistant?

Yes! While no plant is completely deer-proof, Oakleaf Hydrangeas are generally avoided by deer and rabbits.

Can I grow Snowcicle in a container?

Because of its larger size, it's best suited for garden beds rather than containers, but it can thrive in oversized, deep planters with proper care.

When should I prune Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea?

Minimal pruning is needed,remove dead wood in early spring, but avoid heavy pruning as Oakleaf Hydrangeas bloom on old wood.

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Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072