Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker Blush

An innovative, exceptionally low-growing cultivar with a compact, spreading, ground-covering habit, reaching only 30–40 cm in height. It is the first known cultivar of this species to function effectively as a groundcover plant. It has an extended blooming period, flowering from July to November for over 100 days. The conical inflorescences transition in color from white to soft blush pink, eventually deepening to a vibrant pink in autumn. Fully frost-hardy, this variety is ideal for containers, small gardens, borders, and naturalistic plantings. Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘LC NO21’ ^PBR

Breeder: Alex Schoemaker, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Szkółka SZMIT, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin, Poland