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Hydrangea Runaway Bride Snow White ('USHYD0405') (PBR)

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2018 - garland hydrangea

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Hydrangea Runaway Bride Snow White is an award-winning, former RHS Chelsea Flower Show plant of the Year.

This glamourous shrub flowers prolifically on both old and new wood, which enables it to produce more than one flower on each branch. This ability to produce flowers from lateral buds along the length of the stems has resulted in the plant being commonly know as the 'garland hydrangea'.

To add to its appeal, the white lacecap flowers often develop an attractive pink tinge as they age.

How to care for Hydrangea Runaway Bride Snow White ('USHYD0405') (PBR):

Hydrangea thrives in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, making it important to improve the soil before planting by adding well-rotted compost or manure.

Choose a spot with partial shade, as full sun can scorch the leaves, especially in warmer climates, while deep shade may reduce flowering.

Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry spells, as these plants dislike drying out. To keep the soil cool and retain moisture, apply a layer of mulch around the base in spring, being careful not to let it touch the stems.

Pruning should be done with care. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged wood, but leave the old flowerheads on over winter to protect the buds below from frost.

For mophead and lacecap species, only prune back to the first pair of strong buds beneath the old flowers, as these types bloom on old wood. If necessary, remove one or two older stems down to the base to encourage new growth, but avoid cutting back the entire plant.

Fertilise in spring with a balanced feed, and for cultivars with colour-dependent blooms, test the soil pH. Adding hydrangea colourant (iron and aluminium salts) can enhance blue flowers in acidic soil, while lime can encourage pinker tones in alkaline conditions. It is best to choose according to the predominant soil conditions for best results on colour.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1.2m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
  • InformationHumans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten

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