The Stunning Variety Of Hydrangea That's As Magical As It Sounds

Hydrangeas are a great way to add big beautiful blooms to your gardens. With so many different cultivars and even species to choose from, it can be hard to stop at just a single plant. One hydrangea you should definitely find room for in your garden is the stunning Magical Ruby Snow hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata Magical Ruby Snow) from the brand Worry Free.

What sets the Magical Ruby Snow cultivar apart from other beautiful hydrangeas is its unique flower panicles, which keep their white tips even as the rest of the blooms turn a pinkish red. Magical Ruby Snow also stays relatively small and doesn't grow far past 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. This is in contrast with other panicle hydrangeas, which can grow as tall as 25 feet. You don't need to worry nearly as much about when to prune these beauties as you do with old wood hydrangeas either, because Magical Ruby Snow blooms on new wood.

While you may associate hydrangeas with shade, the Magical Ruby Snow cultivar, like other panicle hydrangeas actually thrives in sunny spots, though you may want to give it a bit of afternoon shade if you live in a hotter region. These beautiful shrubs, similar to many panicle hydrangeas, are hardy in zones 4 through 8. While soil pH doesn't change the color of panicle hydrangeas' blooms like it does with the bigleaf hydrangea species, they still enjoy slightly acidic soil, though they also can handle soils with a neutral pH.

Whether you grow a border of just Magical Ruby Snow hydrangeas or pair your hydrangea with companion plants, you're sure to love the charm it brings to your yard. One of the best things about hydrangeas is the amazing way their blooms dry. This makes dried hydrangeas perfect for creating stunning indoor decor. Or you can just leave the dried blooms on the plant and enjoy the additional winter interest in your garden.