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Climbing Hydrangea

Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites

Botanical Name: Hydrangea petiolaris (syn. Hydrangea petiolaris subsp. petiolaris)
Common Name: Climbing Hydrangea



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Hydrangea petiolaris in flower Hydrangea petiolaris flowers Hydrangea petiolaris at The Morton Arboretum
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Height: 20-30' Growth Rate: S  Habit/Form: climbing vine Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Deciduous, woody vine that clings and climbs by aerial rootlets; full sun to full shade; bud hardy, but flowers are susceptible to damage by late frosts; may take 2-5 years to flower; moist, well-drained soil
Ornamental Characteristics: Flat-topped flower clusters of white flowers; lacy appearance; fragrant and showy; shows well against the shiny, dark green foliage; blooms in early June; flowers on old wood; older stems develop an exfoliating characteristic
Uses in the Landscape: Can also be grown as a free-standing mound-like shrub or as a ground cover

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