Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea
A magnificent deciduous climber that brings both floral beauty and architectural presence to shady walls and fences. This self-clinging variety transforms difficult north-facing aspects into stunning features, producing generous displays of fragrant white flowers and offering year-round interest through its attractive foliage, autumn colour and distinctive peeling bark.
Seasonal Highlights
In early summer, large flat lace-cap flowerheads up to 25cm across appear, filling the air with sweet fragrance and attracting pollinators. The heart-shaped leaves create lush green coverage before turning beautiful butter yellow in autumn. In winter, the attractive cinnamon-brown peeling bark and branching structure provide excellent architectural interest.
Key Features
- Fragrant white lace-cap flowers
- Self-clinging with aerial roots
- Beautiful yellow autumn colour
- Attractive peeling bark in winter
- Thrives in shade
Perfect For
Outstanding for north-facing walls, shady fences and large trees. Ideal for covering unsightly structures in shade. Perfect for woodland gardens and creating vertical interest in difficult areas. Can also be grown as ground cover on banks.
Growing Tips
Plant in shade to partial shade in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Self-clings via aerial roots but may need initial support. Slow to establish in first 2-3 years but vigorous thereafter. Water regularly until established. Minimal pruning required, trim after flowering if needed to control size.
Looks Great With
Provides excellent backdrop for shade-loving perennials like hostas, ferns and hellebores. Complements other climbing plants like clematis for extended interest. Works well with spring bulbs planted at the base. The white flowers harmonize with blue or white woodland flowers.
A truly outstanding climber for shade that rewards patience with spectacular flowering displays and year-round beauty once established.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.