Melinda Myers

Climbing Hydrangea

Botanical Name

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8

Height

30 to 50 feet

Width

5 to 6 feet

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: white, lacecap, fragrant

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, cool

Planting & Care

• Best sited on a North or East facing location
• Slow to establish
• Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers that can inhibit bloom
• Place where showy bark can be enjoyed after the leaves have dropped

Problems

Leaf scorch in hot, dry sites

Varieties

• Firefly - hard to find new variety, variegated foliage with creamy yellow margins