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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® Ruby Red™

Hard, deep red flowers

The color red often stirs up the emotional side of us. Frequently used to express love on Valentine’s Day, it excites our emotions and fills our hearts with positive energy. With Ruby Red in your garden, be prepared to feel the “stir.” The reddest hydrangea to date, this beauty will dazzle you with its glistening, gemstone-red color and non-stop performance. Dark green leaves are nearly black when they emerge, providing a dramatic backdrop for the durable, repeat-flowering blooms. Their strong stems and long-lasting color also make Ruby Red an outstanding cut flower for fresh arrangements. As the flowers age, they deepen to a rich red-wine hue, extending their appeal both in the garden and in the vase while holding the passion they inspire alive throughout the season.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Ruby Red hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Kolmaru’ PP25,104
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Part sun-prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average to rich garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-9
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3-4' wide
  • Bloom Time:
    Summer on old and new wood
  • Bloom Color:
    Red or purple
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known
  • Stem Count

    First year: 5

    Second year: 12

    Third year: 12

    Fourth year: 12

    Fifth year: 12

    Sixth year: 12

What Makes Me Special?

The reddest hydrangea to date, this beauty will dazzle you with glistening-red, gemstone-like color and non-stop performance. Dark green leaves are nearly black, and offer a lovely backdrop for the durable, repeat-flowering blooms.

Landscape Use

Foundation plantings, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers, cutting gardens

Pruning

If you live in the North: Cut off any dead wood in late May, after the leaves have started to unfurl. If you live in the South: Should you see any dead wood, prune it back to live wood in early spring, after the leaves have started to unfurl.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Ruby Red hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Kolmaru’ PP25,104
  • Type:
    Shrub

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