Monrovia Debuts New Centennial Ruby Hydrangea Variety to Celebrate 100 Years
In 2026, Monrovia marks a century of horticultural leadership. It’s celebrating with the debut of a new hydrangea. Centennial Ruby is a new variety with deep ruby-red blooms that darken as they mature to create a color-shifting display of blooms.
Available on a limited basis to Monrovia customers in 2026, Hydrangea ‘Centennial Ruby’ will be the jewel of the company’s 100th anniversary season. The first 5,000 plants will include a special tag with a limited-edition number.
“When we saw this hydrangea in our trials, we knew it was special,” says Jonathan Pedersen, CEO and President of Monrovia. “This is the dramatic red hydrangea everyone has been waiting for, with intense color and outstanding garden performance. It is the perfect plant to celebrate Monrovia’s milestone.”
Hydrangea ‘Centennial Ruby’ combines visual impact with performance. Its strong, sturdy stems support large blooms that last more than 100 days, and the sturdiness of the plant makes it ideal for changing weather conditions. This Hydrangea macrophylla stays compact, topping out at 3 feet tall and wide. Its petite size and long-lasting blooms make it perfect as a front border or container plant. It is recommended for Zones 4-9.
“Centennial Ruby will be the marquee of our 2026 marketing,” says Katie Tamony, CMO and Trend Spotter for Monrovia. “Its rich, saturated color speaks to design and garden trends. Gardeners are craving bold, romantic tones, and this plant really delivers that something special.”
Stop by Booth #3447 at Cultivate’25 to see Centennial Ruby in person and have your photo taken with one of the first limited-release plants available. Additionally, learn more about Centennial Ruby by watching the following video:
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