Climbing Hydrangea is a large woody deciduous vine with horizontal branching and attractive red-brown exfoliating bark. The serrated dark green leaves have a cordate base and are a non-showy yellow in fall. Flat-topped lacecap clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Unsupported vines will sometimes sprawl as groundcover and form multiple 3-4' shrub-like mounds.

Type:	Shrub, Vine
Height:	30' - 50'
Spread:	5' - 6’
Spacing:	5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Slow to establish, but vigorous after. May struggle in hot and humid climates-typically has difficulties in zone 8. Tolerates full sun only if soils are kept consistently moist. No serious pests or diseases.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Walls.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Deutzia, Hosta

IMAGE: Meneerke bloem, Hydrangea petiolaris01, CC BY-SA 4.0