Hydrangea anomala
Hydrangea - Climbing
Hydrangea anomala
- Versatile vine
- Pruning not required
- Easy care
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"
General Care
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.
Features: Vine, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Climbing, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Vine, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Climbing, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage