Hydrangea petiolaris mix P17

Hydrangea petiolaris mix P17

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is a vigorous, deciduous climbing hydrangea valued for its ability to thrive on shaded walls and fences. Large, flat, lacecap-style clusters of white flowers appear in early summer (typically June to July), set against green, heart-shaped foliage that provides reliable cover through the growing season. This climber is self-clinging and can attach itself to suitable walls or structures as it grows. Best in moist, fertile, welldrained, humusrich soil, it is ideal for north- or east-facing aspects. Given time, it can reach around 12m in height with a spread of up to about 8m when supported, creating a handsome, architectural sheet of foliage and blossom.

This climbing plant has been trained onto a supporting frame to create a neat, well-shaped specimen that is ready for planting. As it grows, new shoots can be guided and secured to continue developing its natural shape.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Partial shade to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate; often slow to establish Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:shade
light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
leafcolour:green
flowering:june
flowering:july
flowercolour:white
size:5m+
gardenstyle:architectural