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Overview
Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) is a luxurious, self-clinging climber for shaded and north-facing situations where few plants perform so well. It develops a strong framework over time and rewards patience with broad, lacecap-style white flower heads in summer.
Key Features
- Self-clinging: adheres to walls and rough surfaces without tying-in once established
- Excellent shade tolerance; ideal for north and east aspects
- Summer white lacecap flowers with a refined, natural look
- Attractive peeling bark on mature stems and good foliage cover
Best Position
- Partial shade to shade (also copes with sun if soil stays evenly moist)
- Moisture-retentive, fertile soil; improve with organic matter
- Give it time: early growth can be slow while it establishes
How to Plant
Prepare a generous planting hole and incorporate plenty of organic matter. Water thoroughly and mulch well. Plant where it can remain long-term—moving mature plants is difficult.
Pruning
Generally low-maintenance. If pruning is required, do it just after flowering to avoid removing next season’s buds.
Perfect For…
- Shaded walls and mature garden spaces
- Elegant, long-term greening with a summer floral highlight
- Design-led gardens needing dependable shade solutions
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 12 to 15 m |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 4 to 8 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- climber
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Moist
- Mature size
- 15.0m high· 8.0m wide
- Flowering
- White
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