Scientific name: Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Synonym: Hydrangea petiolaris , Hydrangea scandens Maxim.
Family: HYDRANGEACEAE
Common names: “Climbing hydrangea”
Plant Type: Deciduous vine
Conditions:
Zone: 4-9
Light: Full sun for leaves – full shade for roots
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile humus rich
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 20-70′ W 5-6′
Leaf and Stem shape: Broadly oval leaves turning yellow in autumn, on woody stems with attractive cinnamon peeling bark, clings with aerial rootlets
Flower: Small fertile flowers surrounded by showy white sterile ones, May – June
Pruning: Minimal, can be pruned as a hedge if not supported, if required prune after flowering
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Wallside borders, cottage gardens, informal
Propagate: By layering
Pests & Disease: Deer & slugs
Comments: ~AGM winner
