Climbing Hydrangea Petiolaris
Hydrangea anomala subsp ‘Petiolaris’
Plant DetailsÂ
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9a  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Flowering Vine
Height or Length at Maturity:Â 30′ or more
Width at Maturity:Â 2’+
Spacing:Â 4′ apart to cover walls and fences
Spacing:Â 4′ apart to cover walls and fences
Growth Habit / Form:Â Climbing, Dense, Spreading/Trailing, Twining, Twisted Branching, Upright, Tall
Growth Rate:Â Fast to Very Fast
Flower Color:Â Â White
Flower Type:Â Lacecap Type
Flower Size:Â .5″ in 8″ diameter clusters!
Flowering Period:Â Summer
Flowering Period:Â Summer
Fragrant Flowers:Â Yes
Foliage Color:Â Rich Green
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun to Part Shade in Zones 4a-7b | Morning Sun/ Afternoon Shade in Zones 8a-9b
Water Needs:Â Â Average, low when established
Soil Type:Â Clay, Loam, Silt (amended)
Soil Drainage:Â Moist but Well Drained to Moderately Drained
Soil pH:Â 5.5 – 7.0
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Drought, Heat, Humidity, Heavy Shade
Description
Planting the Climbing Hydrangea Petiolaris is the perfect way to soften and decorate a trellis, tree trunk, or stark brick or stone garden wall. In May and June the vine produces abundant, large, 7 to 8-inch diameter lacecap clusters of wonderfully fragrant white flowers at the ends of branches that can extend up to 3 feet from the tree trunk or other supporting structure. The dried flower clusters and reddish brown peeling bark are attractive in winter. No attachments are necessary for this vine to climb as it naturally clings to bark, wood, brick and other surfaces using its own aerial roots, which won’t harm your walls or trees.
When not in flower the pretty, the heart-shaped leaves of Hydrangea Petiolaris make this climbing vine an highly attractive covering for a large tree trunk, wall or fence. In our gardens, we have one that has climbed over 30 feet high up the trunk of a large 70 year old pecan tree. Here in Georgia USDA Zone 8a and further south this one prefers some afternoon shade or filtered sun but will grow in full sun or part shade in USDA Zones 4 through 7.Â
Landscape & Garden Uses
Climbing up to 40 feet or more in height, the Climbing Hydrangea Petiolaris provides wonderful texture and color as a vertical accent on home foundation or other walls, trellises, arbors, pergolas, and tree trunks. A fine addition to Hydrangea gardens, white gardens, fragrance gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing:Â Â 4 feet apart to cover walls or fences. One plant is usually sufficient to cover a tree trunk
Growing Preferences
Climbing Hydrangea is easy to grow. It’s not aggressive and the delicate aerial rootlets by which it clings won’t harm your walls or your trees. Climbing Hydrangea is also one of a few ornamental vines that will flower even in shade. grows in full sun to part shade in USDA Zones 4a to 7b but will appreciate filtered sun or shade in the afternoon in Zones 8a-9b. Grows well in moist but well-drained soils of average fertility.
Helpful Articles
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How To Plant Hydrangeas In The Ground & Pots
How To Prune Various Types Of Hydrangea
How To Fertilize And Water Hydrangeas
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This arrived quickly and well-potted. Within a day I had it transferred to a new, bigger planter and positioned under a tall tree next to our screened in porch. If it is anything like the other climbing hydrangea I purchased from here (different variety) it will show new growth within weeks. Looking forward to it!—————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plant was carefully pruned to enhance its climbing ability, and arrived in perfect condition with many buds————————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
This is the first time I ordered live plants for my yard. The Hydrangeas were carefully packed and in perfect shape when we received them. We planted the next day, and they look great! Can’t wait until they cover the trellis and hide all the yard equipment!———————————————-Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
My plant arrived last week. It was really well packed and came out looking fresh and healthy. Haven’t been able to plant yet, but looking fine in the original pot until I do. II’ll update in three months.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Keep us posted. Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Rapid delivery service. Well packaged. Healthy climbing hydrangea! Doing very well. I am a customer for life!!——————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
We just received our vine and we can’t be more pleased. It is beautiful and far exceeds my expectations. Thank you so much.—————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I’d been looking all over locally for a climbing hydrangea, but I might as well have been hunting a unicorn. Then a friend recommended this place – and I’m glad she did! I’m very happy with my purchase; it was larger and better established than I expected, and I’ve installed it right where I wanted it. That was a couple of weeks ago, I suppose? It’s looking great and settling in nicely. Two thumbs up, etc.—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

































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