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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: Up to 10 feet
Width: 8 feet
Flower color: White panicles that transition to pink
Foliage color: Green, deciduous leaves without notable fall color
Bloom time: Mid-summer to late fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Best pruned in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata 'RUBY'

Angel's Blush Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'RUBY', commonly known as Angel's Blush Hydrangea, is celebrated for its cone-shaped flower clusters that undergo a beautiful color transformation. The blooms emerge as creamy white in midsummer, gradually transitioning to soft pink and deepening to a rich ruby-red as the season progresses. This evolving palette creates a dynamic display, complemented by the plant's lush green foliage, which enhances the vibrancy of the blossoms.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Mid-summer to late fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Hedging & Privacy
Cottage Gardens
Cutting Gardens

Companion plants

Spirea · Feather reed grass · Catmint · Shasta daisy · Candytuft · Ornamental onion

Design tip

Use ‘Angel’s Blush’ to screen or soften a large wall, fence, or property boundary where its considerable height and width become an advantage. The long-lasting panicles add seasonal color while the substantial shrub provides useful garden structure.

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