climbing hydrangea
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A large self-clinging, deciduous climber with broadly oval leaves turning yellow in autumn. Flower-heads to 20cm in width, with small fertile flowers surrounded by showy white sterile ones
Scientific classification
- Species
- climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)
- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- 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
Japan, Southern Korea
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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 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 after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering
Growing
GrowingA vigorous climber best grown in partial shade in a moist but well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter
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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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