Hydrangea Plant ‘Groundbreaker Ruby’ 1 x 14cm Pot – Compact Groundcover Hydrangea – Colour Changing Ruby Red Blooms – Hardy Patio Shrub by Thompson & Morgan

• RHS CHELSEA PLANT OF THE YEAR 2026 SECOND PLACE: Innovative new hydrangea variety recognized for its exceptional qualities and groundbreaking characteristics at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition
• FIRST TRUE GROUNDCOVER HYDRANGEA: Compact spreading growth habit that creates a stunning carpet of colour in your garden space
• COLOUR-CHANGING FLOWERS: White to pink to ruby red blooms that transform gradually creating a multi-tonal display throughout the season
• LONG FLOWERING DISPLAY: Provides continuous colour for up to 100 days from July to November with large conical blooms
• COMPACT SIZE FOR VERSATILE PLANTING: Suitable for pots, small gardens, patios, balconies, borders, containers, and hanging baskets with 40cm height and 70cm spread
• LOW MAINTENANCE AND HARDY: Easy to grow with excellent disease resistance, heat and cold tolerance requiring minimal care
• POLLINATOR FRIENDLY: Open flower structure attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators bringing wildlife interest to your garden

Hydrangea ‘Groundbreaker Ruby’ is a revolutionary dwarf Hydrangea paniculata and the first true groundcover form of its kind, producing a spectacular carpet of colour from summer into autumn. Large conical blooms emerge white before gradually transforming through soft pink to rich ruby red, creating a stunning multi-tonal display that can last for up to 100 days from July to November. This compact spreading shrub reaches only 40cm tall, making it ideal for borders, groundcover planting, patios, balconies, containers, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Easy to grow and highly disease resistant, it requires very little maintenance while offering excellent heat and cold tolerance. Its open flower structure also attracts pollinators, bringing added wildlife interest to modern garden spaces. Ultimate height: 40cm (16in). Ultimate spread: 70cm (27in). How to Grow Light: Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained non-alkaline soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Feeding: Apply mulch annually in spring to retain moisture and improve soil quality. Maintenance: Leave flower heads over winter for frost protection. Prune old stems in spring after new buds appear. Hard pruning may be carried out if required. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.