Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Description

Potted Hydrangea anomala petiolaris
Common Name: Climbing Hydrangea
Other names: None
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Ultimate height: Higher than 12 meters Ultimate spread: 4–8 meters

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Delivery

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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Characteristics

Mature Size: Climbing to heights exceeding 12 meters, with a spread of 4–8 meters.
Evergreen or deciduous: Deciduous, with leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Preferred position: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Large, broadly oval leaves, accompanied by flower-heads up to 20cm in width, adorned with small fertile flowers surrounded by showy white sterile ones.
Hardy or not Hardy: Hardy (H5 rating), suitable for most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10°C).
Diseases: May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis), and honey fungus (rarely).

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, low maintenance landscapes, wall side borders, and as climbers and wall shrubs.

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Characteristics

Preferred planting aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, or West-facing.
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy (H5 rating).
Fast or slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning advice: Prune in pruning group 11 after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth.
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Planting Instruction's in an Irish climate
Planting Time: Spring or early summer.
Trench Preparation: Prepare a trench of suitable depth and width, incorporating organic matter for moisture retention.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in partial shade to full sun, ensuring the soil remains reliably moist.
Plant Spacing: Space plants according to mature spread, typically 4–8 meters apart.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Facts About Products

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Native to the UK: No, native to Japan and South Korea.
Potentially harmful: Skin allergen; wear gloves and protective equipment when handling.
Propagation: Propagate by layering and softwood cuttings in early summer.
Pests: May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale, and vine weevil.