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Japanese climbing hydrangea

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A vigorous, deciduous or semi-evergreen climber that can reach up to 12m high in ideal conditions. Leaves are mid-green, ovate and coarsely toothed, and bark is brown and peeling when mature. Produces broad, loose clusters of flowers in early summer, with small greenish-white true flowers in the centre and large, showy white florets around the edges

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala)
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

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

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Japanese climbing hydrangea

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Japanese climbing 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

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

Propagation

Propagate by layering

Growing

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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