Description
Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ is an award-winning, elegant shrub that produces an abundance of stunning, snow-white, lacecap flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. This unique Hydrangea has a cascading habit, with delicate branches that trail gracefully, creating a waterfall-like effect. The dark green foliage provides a perfect contrast to the pure white blooms, adding a touch of refinement to any garden. ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It looks great when planted in groups or mixed with other shade-loving plants like Ferns, Hostas, and Astilbes. It is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that will bring charm and beauty to any cottage garden or woodland setting.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
- Did You Know That:This was Plant of the year at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ prefers a sheltered position and likes the sun but not too much of it, so an area that is partially shaded is perfect.
Maintenance
Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ flower on the previous years growth, therefore each year in late Winter or early Spring cut out a small number of the old stems at the base and remove old flower heads back to the nearest sideshoots. This will encourage some new growth which will in the future produce more flowers, but it won’t affect thats season’s flowers. Although most shrubs that flower on old wood should be pruned immediately after flowering, Hydrangea macrophylla are an exception to this rule. This is because the cut stems are vulnerable to frosts, whereas the old flowers protect them from the frost, therefore they should be trimmed back later.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’ can have problems with aphids, scale insects, vine weevil and capsid bug, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as leaf spot, grey moulds, powdery mildews and honey fungus. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
