Japanese climbing hydrangea

How to Grow and Care for Japanese climbing hydrangea

Japanese climbing hydrangea · Hydrangea anomala

Grow in moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and shelter from cold, drying winds. This species climbs using aerial roots and will need suitable support, especially when young. Mulch annually in spring. See climbing hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weatherSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese climbing hydrangea

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and shelter from cold, drying winds. This species climbs using aerial roots and will need suitable support, especially when young. Mulch annually in spring. See climbing hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese climbing hydrangea?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer

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How to Prune Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.

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How to Propagate Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Propagate by layering

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How to Transplant Japanese climbing hydrangea?

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How to Care for Japanese climbing hydrangea in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese climbing hydrangea?

Grow in moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and shelter from cold, drying winds. This species climbs using aerial roots and will need suitable support, especially when young. Mulch annually in spring. See climbing hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot Japanese climbing hydrangea?

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How to Harvest Japanese climbing hydrangea?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects

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The Toxicity of Japanese climbing hydrangea

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese climbing hydrangea

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous · Semi evergreen
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hydrangea anomala
Genus
Hydrangea
Family
Hydrangeaceae
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