Groundbreaker® Blush™ Hydrangea is a unique panicle hydrangea with a low, spreading habit that creates a flowering groundcover unlike traditional upright varieties. Large white flower panicles cover the plant beginning in midsummer, then gradually develop soft blush pink tones as the season progresses. The blooms can last up to 100 days, providing long-lasting color from summer into fall.
Groundbreaker Blush Hydrangea naturally grows wider than it does tall, making it a great choice for borders, mass plantings, slopes, and the front of landscape beds. It also performs well in decorative containers where its spreading habit can soften the edges. This compact shrub reaches about 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide at maturity and grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.
Groundbreaker® Blush™ Hydrangea Care
Plant Groundbreaker Blush Hydrangea in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly while the plant becomes established and during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.
Groundbreaker Blush blooms on new wood, so pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Little pruning is typically needed beyond removing spent flowers or shaping the plant if desired, making this a low-maintenance addition to the landscape.
Groundbreaker® Blush™ Hydrangea Spacing
With a mature height of about 12 inches and a spread of 24 inches, Groundbreaker Blush Hydrangea works well as a flowering groundcover or along the front of borders. Space plants about 24 inches apart on center to allow them to fill in and create a continuous display of blooms.
Groundbreaker® Blush™ Hydrangea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Mature Height: 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 Inches |
| Habit: Compact, Groundcover, Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): White, Pink |
| Flower Description: Large white flower panicles emerge in summer and gradually mature to a soft blush pink, providing up to 100 days of color. |
| Bloom Period: July - September |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Fine green foliage with dense branching creates an attractive groundcover. |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Medium |
| Resists: |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: |
| Container Role: Filler, Spiller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcover, Mass Planting |
| Features: Blooms on New Wood, Color Changing Flowers, Easy Care, Long Bloom Season, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Groundbreaker® |
| Common Name: Groundbreaker® Blush™ Hydrangea |
| Other Name(s): Groundbreaker Blush Groundcover Hydrangea |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'LC NO21' PBR |
- SKU:
- 1029372-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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