Climbing Hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) are flowering vines that can be used as a wall climber, on an heavy duty arbor or fence, or even as a bank covering. White lace cap flowers show up late Spring/early Summer. It’s reddish brown exfoliating bark provides attractive winter interest along with its dried flowers. Note: Japanese or False Climbing Hydrangeatends to produce blooms faster and grow more vigorous than the true Hydrangea vine with white and pink flowering varieties, also variegated leaves.
Note: False Climbing Hydrangea produce bloom and grow faster than true Hydrangea vine.
- Bloom Colors: White blooms that can fade to shades of pink & mauve
- Bloom Time: Spring/Summer
- Sun Needs: Part Shade/Shade
- Best For: Specimens, foundation, massed, cut flower gardens
Care Tips
- Light: Part Sun (will tolerate full sun but will need more consistently moist soil)
- Water: Once planted, water deeply & thoroughly the first season until well-established. Moist soil is great but wet soil will cause root rot.
- Tips: Mulch around the base of the plant to help keep weeds down & moisture in (but do not pile mulch around the trunk). Water around the roots to avoid wetting the blooms and causing premature bloom fade.
Fertilizing
Hydrangeas need a good source of nutrition to produce dense blooms. Fertilize Hydrangeas twice per year, once in early spring (March-April) when new foliage begins to sprout and once again mid-summer (June-July). You can use a variety of granular fertilizers on Hydrangeas such a Fertilome’s Gardener’s Special or Espoma’s Plant Tone.
Pruning
Prune to shape after blooming in the late Summer – pruning after this point will affect blooms. This is also a great time to shape if it’s gotten larger than desired.
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