Botanical name
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Other names
Climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris
Genus
Hydrangea
Species
- anomala subsp. petiolaris– H. anomala subsp. petiolaris is a deciduous shrub usually grown as a self-clinging climber, but also suitable for cultivation as a stand alone shrub. It has fresh-green, serrated, ovate leaves and in early summer, bears large, pretty, white lace-cap flowers. It is a useful climber for North-facing walls and fences.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris (Climbing hydrangea) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist, free-draining soil in sun or shade. If grown as a climber, provide support until established. Mulch and feed in spring.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
