Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Greeny ('Lc no24') (PBR)
hydrangea
Compact, wide-spreading growth and strong branching make this panicle hydrangea stand out from the rest. Its low height, reaching only around 60cm (2ft), allows it to be used in ways not often seen with hydrangeas, including as flowering ground cover.
From mid summer, neat clusters of lime-green blooms appear, gradually softening to creamy white as the season progresses, extending the display well into autumn. Plants remain densely branched and tidy, making them an excellent choice for small gardens, grouped in borders or for use in large pots.
Their long flowering season ensures months of colour with modest maintenance, once established, though hydrangeas do not like to dry out so care must be taken to ensure the plants are correctly irrigated if kept in pots. Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is especially valuable for modern gardens where space is limited but impact is still desired.
From mid summer, neat clusters of lime-green blooms appear, gradually softening to creamy white as the season progresses, extending the display well into autumn. Plants remain densely branched and tidy, making them an excellent choice for small gardens, grouped in borders or for use in large pots.
Their long flowering season ensures months of colour with modest maintenance, once established, though hydrangeas do not like to dry out so care must be taken to ensure the plants are correctly irrigated if kept in pots. Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Greeny is especially valuable for modern gardens where space is limited but impact is still desired.
How to care for Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Greeny ('LC NO24') (PBR):
Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun, though at hotter, sunnier times of the year, partial shade is preferable to protect the blooms and avoid the plant wilting after planting. The soil should be well-drained, rich, and consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, then mix in plenty of organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with the enriched soil, and water thoroughly. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep the roots cool, but keep the mulch away from the stem to prevent rot.
Regular watering is important, especially during dry spells, to ensure the plant establishes well and produces abundant blooms - hydrangeas do not like to dry out.
Once established, to enhance flowering prune hard in late winter/early spring cutting back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, then mix in plenty of organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with the enriched soil, and water thoroughly. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep the roots cool, but keep the mulch away from the stem to prevent rot.
Regular watering is important, especially during dry spells, to ensure the plant establishes well and produces abundant blooms - hydrangeas do not like to dry out.
Once established, to enhance flowering prune hard in late winter/early spring cutting back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten
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