climbing hydrangea
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P. viburnoides is a large, self-clinging, slow-growing climber with leathery, narrowly elliptic leaves to 15cm in length. Dense terminal panicles of small, creamy-white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea viburnoides)
- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of climbing hydrangea
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
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 root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingHydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in early spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow on a wall facing any aspect so long as it is not very cold and the soil is fertile and well-drained
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Common pests and 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, hydrangea scale and vine weevil
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