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HYDRANGEA petiolaris
Commonly known as Climbing hydrangea
Woody climber, clinging by aerial roots. White flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves to 11cm (4½in) long with heart shaped bases. Dark-green turning yellow in autumn.
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White -
Height12m (39ft) -
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) -
Full sunNeeds plenty of shelter -
Partial shade
HYDRANGEA petiolaris
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Additional Features
Good 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. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapeLacecap
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Orbicular
(see photos above)
Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
May cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten -
Wildlife
Bee 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
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HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining'
Available from £19.50
HYDRANGEA petiolaris var. cordifolia
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Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA petiolaris
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Mirranda'
Climbing hydrangea
golden variegation to the edge of the leaves on this form of petiolaris
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining'
Climbing hydrangea
greyish-green leaves with silver-edged variegation
Gift-wrapping available
£19.50 each
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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