Hydrangea petiolaris – Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea petiolaris – Climbing Hydrangea
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Hydrangea petiolaris
Hydrangea petiolaris
Common Name: Climbing hydrangea
Genus: Hydrangea
Species: anomala
Cultivar: subsp. petiolaris
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic,Chalky/alkaline
Height: 1500cm
Spread: 500cm
Time to take cuttings: May to August
Flowering period: May to July
Function
Great architectural plant to climb walls – a great design statement. It’s great for a shady or north wall but does well also in sunnier sites and in most soil types. The flowers do last long though in the shade. It takes a few years for the plant to get established with minimal growth so this plant is better for a mid-term vision. You will get huge white lace capped flowers in mid summer that almost cover the stem. I really love this plant its very attractive and there is something for me that is very homely about it.
Personality
Striking and stimulating, inviting, comforting.
Plant Design Association
Great for walls as the craggy adventitious stems will cling to the wall. This plant could be a centre piece for a garden and a colour theme could revolve around it. It looks particularly good with Topiary.
