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Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing hydrangea)

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Also known as Climbing Hydrangea

$62.95

Size

SunPart shade to full shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing hydrangea), 'climbing hydrangea', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An ornamental vine , for trellises, arbors, fences, and walls. Form ranges from delicate annual climbers to massive woody perennials.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide sturdy support. Care varies by species; some need annual pruning, others minimal intervention.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Common name
Climbing Hydrangea
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
30-50 ft tall × 5-8 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Early summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prune right after flowering, removing only dead or crossing wood, as this species blooms on old wood. Provide consistent moisture and good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. Protect from strong afternoon sun, which causes leaf scorch.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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