Family: Hydrangeaceae

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata Ruby

Common Name: Ruby Hydrangea

DescriptionThe typical white Hydrangea but the flower morphs to a dark pink in the fall.
Pronunciation(hy-DRAN-je-ah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull sun, light shade
Moistureprefers moist, average, dislikes dry
Soil & Siteprefers rich organic, average
Flowersflowers (conical inflorescences) start white during the heat of the summer, fading to carmine pink and becoming a deep pink in the fall,the sepals turn a tan brown color in the fall
MaintenanceFlowers bloom on new wood. Pruning is done after flowering to increase the production of new wood for next season. Prune no later than early spring and they can be pruned hard. I prefer to prune late fall or early spring. (November zone #5). Additional water maybe needed during dry spells.
Cultivar OriginBred from a seedling of Hydrangea Pink Diamond by Jelena and Robert de Belder in 1990.
Notes & Reference#1-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)
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