4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Climbing Hydrangea

Large lacy flat-topped heads of small showy white flowers. Glossy dark green leaves turning gold in fall.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Tolerates shade or sun and is adaptable to a variety of soils. Use this vine on walls, trees, fences or over rocks. It has also been used as a groundcover.

Interesting Information
Climbing Hydrangea is a true clinging vine, cementing itself to any structure. With time the vine becomes woody, and the cinnamon-brown bark exfoliates. Grows best in north or east exposure. Plant of Merit 2006.

Plant Type Vine		Bloom Color White		Foliage Color Glossy Deep Green
Height 20-25 Feet		Spread 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Itea japonica (Japanese Sweetspire 'Beppu')	Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet 'Sixteen Candles')
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood 'Green Gem')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • White	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July • August
Attributes • Patio Container Pots • Balcony Pots • Fall Color • Fragrance	Plant Recognition • Plants of Merit