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HYDRANGEA petiolaris var. cordifolia
Commonly known as Climbing hydrangea
Semi-evergreen climbing/groundcover plant with small leaves and creamy white flowers
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - small leaves, purplish underneath, turn yellow in autumn
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White - creamy white -
Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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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 - clings by aerial roots.
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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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) -
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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 - - a more modest climber or groundcover -
Pests & Diseases - vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - Russia (Sakhalin), Korea, Taiwan, Japan -
Flower Shape - Lacecap -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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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
- Hydrangeas for everyone!
- Soil & Feeding
- Pruning Hydrangeas
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- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Further Reading
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