Hydrangea petiolaris

Asia / Pacific region.

Climbing hydrangea is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 10 - 12 metres and a width of 3 - 4 metres. It usually grows 0.8 - 1 m per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Climbing hydrangea are dark green, ovate, glossy and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Climbing hydrangea turns bright yellow in autumn.

Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers of Climbing hydrangea appear in panicles from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Hydrangea petiolaris is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Climbing hydrangea has good frost hardiness.

Hydrangea petiolaris thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Cottage garden, balcony/terrace, privacy screen, ornamental shrub, façade

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.
- This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May
- Pruning: In the period from July to August.