The new Hydrangea paniculata 'Groundbreaker Blush' was presented for the first time at the autumn edition of the Plantarium | Groen-Direkt 2024 and was immediately awarded a gold medal at the "Green Retail Awards" in the "Best Novelty" category. The independent, expert KVBC jury visually judged the plants on their ornamental value, such as flowering colour, flowering time and duration, leaf colour, plant shape, etc., as well as characteristics such as health, propagation and applications and presentation of the plant.
Grown by hydrangea specialist Alex Schoemaker, 'Groundbreaker Blush', with its compact and low growth to a maximum height of 30 cm, is considered the world's first groundcover panicle hydrangea. The expert jury was also convinced by the characteristics and quality of this novelty. Alex Schoemaker from Boskoop is already known for his Living Creations hydrangeas.
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Besides its size for hydrangeas, 'Groundbreaker Blush' convinces with a long flowering time of up to 100 days. "Blush is the first variety, and further colours will expand the concept in the coming years. The Hydrangea shows its flowers in July, which change colour throughout the summer, from white to pale pink and finally to intense pink, and they remain until September. Moreover, 'Groundbreaker Blush' is very low-maintenance and hardy to -30°C. Thanks to its properties, the ground-covering panicle hydrangea is excellent for planting in large areas and as a border planting. But this exceptional hydrangea also comes into its own as a tub plant and in floristry."
'Groundbreaker Blush' is produced in the Heinje and Hinrichs nurseries (Germany), Alex Schoemaker and Hoogenraad (Netherlands), and Globe Planter (France). From 2025, it will be available in garden centers and specialized dealers, in a printed pink pot. Throughout the year, 'Groundbreaker Blush' will be offered in pot size P14. In summer, it will also be available as a flowering plant in sizes P17, P19 and P23, with an additional illustrated label.
For more information: 
Alex Schoemaker
Living Creations BV
Tel:+31 (0) 6 55 73 37 86
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www.hydrangea-groundbreaker.com