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Hydrangea Paniculata Groundbreaker 'Blush' - 3Ltr Pot

£2499 £2999
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Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™ - 3Ltr Pot 

Key Features

  • Groundcover habit – an unusual low-growing hydrangea that stays below 40cm tall

  • Long flowering season – produces flowers from July to November, providing around 100 days of colour

  • Colour-changing blooms – conical clusters open white before developing attractive rosy-pink tones as the season progresses

  • Compact and versatile – ideal for borders, containers, window boxes and large-scale planting schemes

  • Exceptionally hardy – tolerates temperatures down to -30°C, making it suitable for a wide range of UK gardens

  • Low maintenance – naturally neat and compact, with little need for annual pruning

Product Description

Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™ is a groundcover hydrangea with a revolutionary low-growing habit. Unlike traditional hydrangeas, it forms a neat, spreading mound rather than growing into a large shrub, making it an excellent choice where space is limited or where you want to cover the ground with flowers.

From July through November, the plant becomes smothered in conical clusters of delicate, four-petalled blooms. The flowers begin white and gradually warm to charming rosy-pink shades, creating a changing display throughout summer and well into autumn.

With a mature height and spread of approximately 30 x 60cm, Groundbreaker® Blush™ is highly versatile. Use it to edge borders, fill containers and window boxes, create low planting schemes or cover larger areas in landscaping projects. It is also resilient in sunny and drought conditions, combining impressive flower power with a low-maintenance nature.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™

  • Common name: Groundcover Hydrangea

  • Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub / groundcover

  • Habit: Low and compact

  • Height: Approximately 30cm

  • Spread: Approximately 60cm

  • Flowers: Conical clusters of four-petalled blooms

  • Flower colour: White, developing rosy pink

  • Flowering period: July–November

  • Foliage: Deciduous

  • Hardiness: Hardy to -30°C

  • Ideal uses: Borders, containers, window boxes, groundcover and landscaping

  • Planting density: Approximately 4 plants per square metre for landscaping

  • Light: Suitable for sunny conditions

  • Drought tolerance: Resilient in drought conditions

  • Award-winning plant – recognised with 2nd place at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year

  • Maintenance: Low maintenance

  • Award: Gold medal at Plantarium (KVBC Goud)

  • Recommended landscaping pot size: 14cm or 1.5L

Care Tips

  • Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering performance.

  • Water regularly while establishing, particularly during prolonged dry weather.

  • Once established, the plant is resilient in drought conditions, although watering during extended periods of drought will help maintain healthy growth and flowering.

  • Choose a well-drained, fertile soil and improve poor soil with organic matter before planting.

  • Allow enough space for the plant to develop its natural low, spreading habit.

  • Little pruning is required, making Groundbreaker® Blush™ a particularly low-maintenance hydrangea.

Add a touch of something genuinely different to your planting scheme with Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™ – a hardy, compact hydrangea with months of changing flower colour and outstanding versatility.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

About Us

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Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.