Celebrate the Season with the Must-Have Plant of 2026 – Centennial RubyTM Hydrangea Three ways to bring this unique hydrangea to your garden
By: Kathleen Hennessy for Monrovia
If you’re hoping to add the crown jewel of the 2026 season to your garden, now is the time! Centennial RubyTM Hydrangea, Monrovia’s exceptional new release, is now available!
Centennial Ruby’s gorgeous deep-red blooms command attention in the garden and in containers, creating garden-party-ready décor. The long-lasting flowers put on a show throughout the season, color-shifting as they mature to create a dramatic display. The blooms last at least 100 days on the plant, and also make excellent cut flowers for bouquets.
A special selection for Monrovia’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Centennial Ruby is available as a limited edition this year, and each plant features a commemorative tag. Here are three ways to bring Centennial Ruby home to your garden:
Online at Lowes.com
Give a gift that keeps on blooming with a 2-quart Centennial Ruby from Lowe’s. Visit Lowes.com to have it delivered right to your door. This size is perfect for gift-giving, and can be shipped to anyone on your list for Mother’s Day, spring weddings and more.
Your Local Independent Garden Center
A visit to your local independent garden center will showcase stunning 2-gallon size Centennial Ruby hydrangeas. Select garden centers will have a limited number available in 2026. Look for the Centennial Ruby badge on your garden center’s website, or call for availability. Not seeing it at your location? Ask if they’re able to order! Along with stunning selection, the experts at your hometown garden center can offer local growing tips and techniques to get the most out of your hydrangeas. Visit Monrovia.com to Find a Garden Center near you.
Shop Monrovia.com
A limited number of Centennial Ruby hydrangeas will be available to purchase online on ShopMonrovia.com. Purchase $250 or more of your favorite Monrovia varieties from our website, and you’ll unlock early access to buy Centennial Ruby. This program is only available while supplies last, so now is the time to have this hydrangea, and all the distinctive plant selections you need, delivered to right to your door.
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