Climbers
Climbing hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
The climbing hydrangea is patience rewarded—slow to establish but eventually magnificent, with lace-cap flowers that hover like white clouds against dark, self-clinging stems.
Light
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water
Moist
Average
Height
Tall
Foliage
Deciduous
Border
Back
Container
Thriller
How to Use
Allow it to clothe a shaded north-facing wall where little else thrives. Give it time and space; once established, it becomes a breathtaking feature.