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HYDRANGEA petiolaris
Commonly known as Climbing hydrangea
Woody climber, clinging by aerial roots. White flowers
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Deciduous - ovate-rounded leaves to 11cm (4½in) long with heart shaped bases. Dark-green turning yellow in autumn.
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White -
Height - 12m (39ft) -
Spread - 8m (26ft)
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - vigorous climber. Domed corymbs to 25cm (10in) across of fertile and sterile flowers in summer.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun - needs plenty of shelter -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - Japan, Russia, Korea, Taiwan. -
Flower Shape - Lacecap
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Hydrangeas - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA petiolaris
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Mirranda' >
Commonly known as: Climbing hydrangea.
Golden variegation to the edge of the leaves on this form of petiolaris
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining' >
Commonly known as: Climbing hydrangea.
Greyish-green leaves with silver-edged variegation
HYDRANGEA petiolaris var. cordifolia >
Commonly known as: Climbing hydrangea.
Semi-evergreen climbing/groundcover plant with small leaves and creamy white flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Hydrangea Colourant
For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
Only £6.50
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