round-leaved hydrangea

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A tender self-clinging, evergreen climber with lightly honey-scented sprays of creamy to yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Foliage is narrow, dark green and glossy

round-leaved hydrangea

Scientific classification

Species
round-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea obtusifolia)
Genus
Hydrangea
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
2.5-4 metres
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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round-leaved hydrangea

Distribution of round-leaved hydrangea

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of round-leaved hydrangea

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round-leaved hydrangea care guide

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer

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

Ideal against a wall or up a tree, in moist, well-drained loamy soil in sun or dappled sun. Needs a very sheltered position

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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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