Species climbing hydrangea

climbing hydrangea

Hydrangea barbara

The Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea barbara) is a stunning plant with beautiful, delicate blooms. It's leaves are a medium green and have a rubbery, leathery texture. Growing in the shade and with much moisture, it can reach up to 30 feet or more in height. Blooming in late spring and early summer with fragrant white flowers, it adds beauty to any garden. It's a unique climbing shrub, though, and does best with a support system such as a trellis or a light pole. Feed with plenty of compost to help the establishment of its deep root system and ensure flowering. Keep this fragrant and show stopping plant in a well shaded area and it will give you enchanting blooms for many years.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Climbing hydrangeas thrive in moist conditions. Water the plant deeply once or twice a week during the growing season, making sure to provide enough water to moisten the soil at least 8-10 inches deep. During particularly dry stretches, increase watering to keep the soil moist. Reduce or stop watering any time the soil gets soggy, as overwatering will lead to root rot. Let the soil dry out between waterings. In winter, when the plant is dormant, water just enough to keep the soil from becoming completely dry.

sunlight

Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea barbara) typically thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. They can tolerate partial shade and are even known to survive in shade. For optimal blooming, it is best to provide this plant with 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the morning or late evening hours. Too much direct exposure to sun can result in leaf scorching. In cooler climates, some direct sun in the afternoon can help the plants to produce more flowers. If grown in pots, it is important to turn the pots regularly to ensure that all sides get adequate lighting.

pruning

Climbing hydrangeas should be pruned twice a year, once in the late winter and once in the early summer. Before pruning, use a pair of sharp shears or garden loppers to trim away any dead or damaged limbs, as well as any that are actively growing in the wrong direction. In late winter, you can cut back nearly all of the stems that grew the previous year to about 4 to 8 inches in length, and any older branches that have become woody can be cut back to just a few inches. In early summer, you can trim any new shoots that have grown, as well as remove water sprouts and any dead or damaged stems. It is best to avoid pruning when the plant is in bloom, as this can inhibit flowering.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Climbing hydrangeas typically start flowering in May.

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