About This Plant
A graceful, vigorous vine, Climbing Hydrangea brings timeless woodland charm to walls, fences, trellises, and mature trees. Its lush green foliage is accented by large, lace-cap clusters of creamy white flowers in early to midsummer. As the season progresses, the blooms take on a delicate, antique quality, while the peeling cinnamon-brown bark adds winter interest. Slow to establish but impressive with age, this long-lived climber is perfect for creating a romantic, naturalized garden setting.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 3–6 hours of sun, ideally morning sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Blooms on old wood: prune lightly, if at all, right after flowering. Leaving dried flower heads over winter adds interest. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.