Hydrangea paniculata Ruby Snow™
Mophead hydrangeas have been wildly popular in the gardening world, but if you’re looking for a flowering shrub to extend the season, panicle hydrangeas can’t be beat. Easy to grow with reliable flower power, they bloom on new wood – even in the coldest climates - which guarantees bright, billowy panicles year after year through the hottest months of summer.
Ruby Snow is a sensational new variety whose bright white panicles open in mid-summer. Closer to fall, as the nights cool, each cone shaped panicle turns ruby-red from the base up, leaving the tips topped in white like a snow cone. A compact form with strong stems, Ruby Snow can be planted in smaller gardens among other flowering shrubs and perennials. Plant in groupings or as exclamation marks along a garden path to draw the eye in. A true performer, even a beginning gardener will enjoy bragging rights with Ruby Snow!
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Ruby Snow™ panicle hydrangea -
Botanical Name
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bokorubs’ PPAF -
Type
Shrub -
Bloom Time
Summer to fall on new wood -
Bloom Color
White to pink
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
Summer to fall on new wood -
Size
3-4’ tall by 4-5’ wide -
Hardiness Zone
4–8 -
Light
Full sun to partial shade (especially in the south) -
Soil
Average garden soil -
Moisture
Moist to dry. -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Foundation plantings, cutting gardens, mixed borders, massing, native plant gardens. -
Propagation
Cuttings -
Pruning
No matter where you live, Hydrangea paniculatas can be pruned pretty heavily to keep them small, bushy and full of flowers. In spring, cut them back to half the size of the original plant to encourage branching and more flowers.