climbing hydrangea

Overview

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.

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