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Hydrangea anomala

Hydrangea - Climbing

Hydrangea anomala

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  • Versatile vine
  • Pruning not required
  • Easy care
Description

Climbing hydrangea is an elegant vine with glossy green leaves and lacy white flowers in June. Useful for adding interest to walls, trees, and chimneys. Growers should provide a support at potting time. Also known as Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris and Hydrangea petiolaris; H. anomala is the current accepted name.

Awards
NCNLA 2011 Showstopper Plant
USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10 - 30'
Width
10 - 20'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils are best; mulch is beneficial.

Pruning

Pruning is not generally required; prune selectively as needed to keep plant within desired application. Blooms on old wood; cutting back or shearing before bloom will remove flowers.

Uses

Specimen; trellis; woodland garden

Growing Tips

Climbing hydrangeas are generally slow to establish, but will be vigorous once they are. Climbs by rootlets; provide a strong support. Flower color is not affected by soil pH.