Ruby Snow Hydrangea
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WorryFree Promise
Hardiness
Disease Resistance
Insect Resistance
Special Features
Kid/Pet Friendly
Attracts Wildlife
Low Maintenance
Great for Small Spaces
Good for Containers
Ruby Snow Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ' Bokomarus' PPAF
Shrub
Height 3-4'
Spread 4-5'
Description
Ruby Snow' offers dramatic color in a compact size, prized for a bicolor "snow cone" effect. Flowers emerge crisp white in mid-summer and shift to a rich ruby-red with white tips as nights cool. Significantly smaller than older varieties, it fits small gardens, foundations, or containers. Sturdy stems prevent drooping after rain. Very cold hardy, it blooms reliably on new wood every year regardless of pruning errors.
Plant Care
Water
Moist, well-drained soil
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer, like 10-10-10 as soon as new green growth begins to emerge. You can apply a second, lighter round of fertilizer in late June or early July. This mid-season boost helps sustain the long blooming cycle as flowers transition from white to pink.Stop all fertilization by late July or early August, as it can stimulate tender new growth that can be damaged by first frost.
Pruning
Strong prune early spring every year for more blooms and fuller plants
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Lush, dark green foliage. Because it blooms on "new wood," it spends this time growing the sturdy, upright stems required to support its large flower cones Mid-
Summer
Large, pointed flower panicles emerge a crisp white. Late Summer/Early
Fall
The base of the flower clusters begins to turn a deep ruby-red, while the tips remain white. This creates a striking bicolor "snow cone" effect. Late
Winter
The flowers dry to a papery bronze or tan on the stems. These dried heads provide structural texture to the winter landscape
