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Climbing Hydrangea-Hydrangea petiolaris-Fragrant white flowers 3 Gallon

Climbing Hydrangea-Hydrangea petiolaris-Fragrant white flowers 3 Gallon

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Hydrangea petiolaris

Description

Hydrangea petiolaris, commonly known as Climbing Hydrangea, is a deciduous woody vine that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It is known for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The plant is perfect for covering walls, fences, or trellises, providing a lush green backdrop with its heart-shaped leaves.

Suggested Uses

Climbing Hydrangea is ideal for vertical gardening, making it perfect for covering unsightly walls or fences. It can also be used to add height and interest to garden landscapes or as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Hydrangea petiolaris
  • Common Name Common Name: Climbing Hydrangea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 50 feet tall, spreading 6-10 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No, best suited for outdoor planting
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, the flowers have a pleasant fragrance
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for floral arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Clematis, Ivy, and other shade-tolerant plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first year after planting.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in humid conditions but can tolerate average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Provide support for climbing, such as a trellis or wall.
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