climbing hydrangea

Also known as: wood vamp

A woody, deciduous, self-clinging climber with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fluffy, white flowers in summer

Scientific classification

Species: climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea barbara)
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of climbing hydrangea

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of climbing hydrangea

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climbing hydrangea care guide

Consistently moist acidic soil, extra water in hot dry summer
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently moist acidic soil, extra water in hot dry summer

Fertilizing

Ericaceous shrub feed monthly spring until mid summer months

Pruning

On established wall-trained shrubs, shorten sideshoots to two to four buds from the framework; remove shoots growing towards the wall. Prune annually after flowering on last-year growth, or in late winter or early spring on current-year growth.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Growing

Grow on a wall, or as ground cover. Requires reasonably fertile, preferably loamy, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold winds and frost

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