Hydrangea anomala petiolaris

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is a deciduous, self-clinging climbing hydrangea valued for its fresh green, serrated, ovate leaves and its large, white lacecap-style flower clusters in early summer. This climber is self-clinging and can attach itself to suitable walls or structures as it grows. Ideal for training on shaded or north-facing walls, fences, pergolas or even mature tree trunks, it thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or shade. Expect an eventual height of around 12m with an approximate spread of 8m when mature. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and performance.

This climbing plant has been trained onto a supporting frame to create a neat, well-shaped specimen that is ready for planting. As it grows, new shoots can be guided and secured to continue developing its natural shape.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun, partial shade or full shade (suitable for north-facing aspects) Rate of Growth: Slow to establish; moderate thereafter Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich; acid to neutral Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H5) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
light:shade
facing:east
facing:west
facing:north
facing:south
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:acid
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
leafcolour:green
flowercolour:white
flowering:june
size:5m+
gardenstyle:architectural