How to Grow and Care for Climbing hydrangea

Climbing hydrangea, also known as Japanese climbing hydrangea

Climbing hydrangea thrives in cool environments with adequate moisture, making them relatively low-maintenance. They favor partial to full shade and require fertile, well-draining soils. Special care should be given to ensure consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, and to provide sturdy support for their climbing habit. Regular pruning is necessary only to shape or manage growth.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Climbing hydrangea

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Climbing hydrangea

Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining'

Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' differs from its parent plant in one major respect: its leaves are a mixed green and white color. This is in marked contrast to the plain green leaves of the parent. Usually, the white leaf color is at the leaf edges, which explains this hybrid's name. This attractive shade-tolerant plant grows well along walls or fences.

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Climbing hydrangea is characterized by its lush, deciduous foliage that displays a vibrant green color in the growing season. It is adorned with large, showy flower heads that bloom in mid-summer, presenting an array of creamy white flowers. By autumn, the foliage transitions to a bright yellow hue before shedding. Of particular note is its exfoliating bark, peeling in the colder months to reveal a textured surface. This climbing or sprawling vine achieves attachment through both twining stems and small aerial rootlets, allowing it to adhere to various surfaces. The vine typically extends to a length of around 30-40 feet (9-12 meters) and sports lateral branches that can give it a shrub-like stature.