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‘Skyland Giant’

Hydrangea - Climbing

Hydrangea anomala

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Skyland Giant climbing hydrangea ascending a tree with many white lacecap blooms Closeup of the unusually large lacecap flowers of Skyland Giant climbing hydrangea
  • 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

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Climbing, 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, 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