Scientific Name
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris (Siebold & Zucc.) E.M.McClint.
Common Name(s)
Climbing Hydrangea
Synonym(s)
Hydrangea petiolaris, Calyptranthe petiolaris, Hydrangea anomala var. megaphylla, Hydrangea bracteata, Hydrangea cordifolia, Hydrangea scandens var. petiolaris, Hydrangea tiliifolia
Scientific Classification
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Genus: Hydrangea
Origin
This species is native to the woodlands of the Himalayas, southern and central China, and northern Myanmar.
Flower
Color: White
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Description
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is a large, self-clinging deciduous climber with green, broadly oval leaves turning yellow in fall. Flower heads are up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter, with small fertile flowers surrounded by showy white sterile ones.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 4a to 7b: from −30 °F (−34.4 °C) to 10 °F (−12.2 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Hydrangeas prefer a sunny or semi-shaded position in a cool garden area with shelter from cold, drying winds. For this reason, they are especially useful for brightening up shaded borders and make a lovely feature in the dappled shade of woodland gardens. Try to avoid hot, sunny areas and east-facing spots where colds winds can damage the spring growth.
Grow Hydrangea plants in any rich fertile, moist soil. It's a good idea to work in some well-rotted manure or compost before planting Hydrangeas. They will always appreciate a mulch of organic matter in spring to help conserve moisture at their roots and feed them up for the coming growing season. On light soils, it is a good idea to feed Hydrangeas with an ericaceous fertilizer.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Hydrangeas.
Links
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