Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea (anomala) petiolaris
Facade Greening with Climbing Hydrangea
Each of these climbing hydrangea is attached to two vertical wire ropes and their shapes are well maintained through vigorous summer pruning.
Appearing autumn colours
Autumn colours
Bare branches, uncut, in winter
New shoots in spring
The Climbing Hydrangea is a popular self-clinging climber (sticker) and much appreciated for its white (peripheral) flowers.
Requirements
Semi-shaded to shaded Position, acid to neutral soil with plenty of humus, definitely moist or even wet soil. Soil compaction and lime are not well tolerated.
Growth and Leaves
Sticker which climbs with the help of adhesive aerial rootlets, growth rate and height less than ivy. Foliage from April / May until end of October, yellow autumn colouring. Very decorative red-brown shoots in winter.
Flower and Fruit
In June / July flowers in flat, large umbels, peripheral flowers are bright white stars which are open for a long time. Insignificant fruit capsules.
Growth Support Systems
Some additional wires for attaching and guidance recommended. For suitable support systems refer below. Light and Medium, also Heavy Duty Support Systems.
Pruning
Primarily in spring, encourages branching of the long shoots.
Vertical wire rope system
Horizontal wire rope to attach and guide several climbing hydrangea, here 4mm strong and with brackets WM 12153
Climbing hydrangea on a downpipe |
Bare, trimmed branches of a climbing hydrangea on a timber espalier in winter |
Occasional pruning / trimming is necessary to encourage branching of the long shoots |
