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HYDRANGEA petiolaris
Commonly known as Climbing hydrangea
Woody climber, clinging by aerial roots. White flowers
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DeciduousLeaves to 11cm (4½in) long with heart shaped bases. Dark-green turning yellow in autumn.
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White
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Height12m (39ft)
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Spread8m (26ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous climber. Domed corymbs to 25cm (10in) across of fertile and sterile flowers in summer.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sunNeeds plenty of shelter
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA petiolaris
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.Place of originJapan, Russia, Korea, Taiwan.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapeLacecap
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOrbicular
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category CMay cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Hydrangeas - Care Guide
- Hydrangeas for everyone!
- Quick tour of hydrangea stocked - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Soil & Feeding
- Pruning Hydrangeas
- Pruning Hydrangeas - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangeas, keeping them blue - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Popular Mopheads & Lacecaps
- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading

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HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Mirranda'
Climbing hydrangea
Available from £19.50

HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Semiola'

HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining'
Available from £19.50

HYDRANGEA petiolaris var. cordifolia

PHOENIX canariensis
Canary Island date palm
Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA petiolaris

HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Mirranda'
Climbing hydrangea
golden variegation to the edge of the leaves on this form of petiolaris

HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining'
Climbing hydrangea
greyish-green leaves with silver-edged variegation
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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