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Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker
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Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker is a dwarf and very compact paniculate hydrangea. As a small ground cover, it is the first variety that does not exceed 40 cm in all directions! It is therefore ideal for borders, in pots and even as a centrepiece. From July to October, it produces white, conical inflorescences which mature to different shades of soft pink. Plant this robust hydrangea in moist, well-drained and humus-rich soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Hydrangea paniculata, also known as Mountain Hydrangea, is a species belonging to the hydrangea family native to deciduous forests in China and Japan and particularly hardy. The Groundbreaker variety has a dense and very compact habit. The main branches are erect, while the secondary branches are slightly arched. At maturity, this variety does not exceed 40 to 50 cm in all directions, with fairly rapid growth. In July, it blooms on the current year's branches with small, loose, very light-looking panicles. They consist mainly of fertile, single florets, evolving from a white hue to shades of soft pink in autumn, in sunny exposure. This gracefully curved inflorescence adorns the younger branches. It has well-branched vegetation, with branches covered in ovate and fairly light green leaves, measuring 5 to 10 cm long and 4 to 6 cm wide. They turn yellow in autumn before falling. Paniculate hydrangeas are less sensitive to late frosts as they generally bloom on the current year's growth.
Hydrangea paniculata distinguishes itself from its cousin, Hydrangea macrophylla, by its good tolerance to sun, sea spray, and relative drought. Planted in any good garden soil, preferably without too much limestone, Groundbreaker shows rapid growth. It is a very hardy variety that can be planted as a border, in mass plantings, or mixed with other plants, as well as in flower beds or pots. Cut its inflorescences to create beautiful bouquets. Pair it with small roses, heathers, and Deutzias, or low grasses like Stipa. On the terrace or balcony, it can live for many years with some fertiliser and regular watering.
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Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker is undemanding on the nature of the soil, as long as it is not too heavy and not too chalky. It needs a sunny, non-burning exposure, or semi-shade. Plant it in deeply worked soil. A good base fertiliser (horn or dehydrated blood) will promote the recovery of your plant and nourish it without risk of burning. If your soil tends to be dry, mix our water retainer, stockosorb, with the soil, by filling the planting hole and provide a watering basin on the surface.
At the end of summer, we advise you not to cut the dry panicles that will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter, instead cut all the dry flowers at the end of February or in the first warm days. Their vegetation in spring is quite late.
Hydrangea Paniculata: These shrubby hydrangeas with elongated inflorescences are more drought-resistant and easily establish themselves even in non-acidic soil. They bloom generously from June until the frost. Planted in the sun, their inflorescences colour in autumn.
Hydrangea paniculata should be pruned at the end of winter to produce more inflorescences and maintain a dense habit. Except when limiting the size of a bush that has become too large, care should be taken not to remove the 2-year-old branches, which would compromise the plant's development.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.