Hydrangea Paniculata Groundbreaker 'Ruby' - 3Ltr Pot
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Hydrangea Paniculata Groundbreaker 'Ruby' - 3Ltr Pot
Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Ruby™ – Groundcover Hydrangea
Key Features
- World-first groundcover hydrangea – an innovative low-growing form that stays below 40cm tall
- Long flowering season – flowers from July to November, delivering months of colour
- Rich ruby-red tones – blooms develop from white through pink to deeper ruby shades as the season progresses
- Compact and versatile – ideal for borders, containers, window boxes and landscaping
- Exceptionally hardy – tolerates temperatures down to -30°C
- Award-winning plant – recognised with 2nd place at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year
Product Description
Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Ruby™ is a groundcover hydrangea with a unique low-growing, spreading habit. Rather than developing into a traditional large hydrangea shrub, it forms a neat mound that is perfect for filling planting spaces with colour while remaining compact.
From July through November, Groundbreaker® Ruby™ produces masses of conical flower clusters. The blooms develop through changing shades as the season progresses, creating a particularly attractive display that adds colour and interest from summer well into autumn.
Reaching approximately 30cm high and 60cm wide, this versatile hydrangea is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Use it as a colourful groundcover, in borders and containers, or plant several together to create a larger flowering display. Its hardy, resilient and low-maintenance nature also makes it an excellent choice for landscaping schemes.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Ruby™
- Common name: Groundcover Hydrangea
- Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub / groundcover
- Habit: Low, compact and spreading
- Height: Approximately 30cm
- Spread: Approximately 60cm
- Flowers: Conical clusters of four-petalled blooms
- Flower colour: White, developing through pink to ruby-red tones
- Flowering period: July–November
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Hardiness: Hardy to -30°C
- Ideal uses: Groundcover, borders, containers, window boxes and landscaping
- Recommended planting density: Approximately 4 plants per square metre for landscaping
- Light: Suitable for sunny conditions
- Drought tolerance: Resilient in drought conditions
- Maintenance: Low maintenance
- Awards: 2nd place at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year
- Recommended landscaping pot size: 14cm or 1.5L
Care Tips
- Plant in a sunny position to encourage the best flowering performance and strongest colour development.
- Choose well-drained, fertile soil and incorporate organic matter when planting.
- Water regularly during the establishment period, particularly during hot or dry weather.
- Once established, Groundbreaker® Ruby™ is resilient in drought conditions, although watering during prolonged dry periods will support healthy growth and flowering.
- Allow sufficient room for its natural low, spreading habit to develop.
- Pruning is minimal, making this an especially low-maintenance hydrangea.
Bring an award-winning, genuinely innovative plant to your garden with Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Ruby™ – a hardy, compact hydrangea offering months of changing colour in a versatile groundcover form.
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
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
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
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.
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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
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.
