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‘Skyland Giant’
Hydrangea - Climbing
Hydrangea anomala
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- Supersized flowers
- Versatile vine
- Easy care
- Description
Named for its very large blooms, 'Skyland Giant' climbing hydrangea was selected at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands. 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.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-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
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 gardenGrowing 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
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, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Vine, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil
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, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage