Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Ruby ('Lc no27') (PBR)
hydrangea
Rich branching and a naturally compact, low-growing habit make this panicle hydrangea an excellent choice for modern gardens. From midsummer through to late autumn, plants produce masses of creamy-white flower heads that steadily deepen in colour, shifting through soft pink before finishing in a striking ruby-red.
The long blooming season ensures months of reliable display, and growing to just 60cm (2ft) tall, the dense, ground-hugging form is ideal for large pots, patios, terraces, or as a bold flowering ground cover in borders and larger plantings.
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Ruby brings exceptional versatility and impact to both small spaces and mass landscape use, offering a dramatic colour shift and season-long interest.
Please note that the pots in the photographs are not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in simple nursery alternatives), but we have a wide and
The long blooming season ensures months of reliable display, and growing to just 60cm (2ft) tall, the dense, ground-hugging form is ideal for large pots, patios, terraces, or as a bold flowering ground cover in borders and larger plantings.
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Ruby brings exceptional versatility and impact to both small spaces and mass landscape use, offering a dramatic colour shift and season-long interest.
Please note that the pots in the photographs are not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in simple nursery alternatives), but we have a wide and
How to care for Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Ruby ('LC NO27') (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
3 litre pot
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