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Hydrangea petiolaris

Name: Hydrangea petiolaris
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HP.C.5.1
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 12 x 8 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lime-green deciduous leaves turning yellow in autumn

Flowers White corymbs of flowers in summer

Position Prefers full sun to part shade and a sheltered location

Soil Reasonably well draining, acidic to alkaline soil (except chalk)

Description

Hydrangea petiolaris is an award-winning climber—one of the most popular climbing hydrangea plants available. Vigorous and self-clinging, Hydrangea petiolaris tolerates full sun to partial shade and is a particularly good choice for shadier parts of the garden including north or northeast facing walls. In summer, masses of large and fluffy white flowers emerge alongside lush green foliage. Leaves turn an attractive shade of yellow in the autumn.

Low-maintenance and easy to grow, Hydrangea petiolaris can take a little while to establish but we think it is more than worth the wait. In 20 years this climber can reach an approx. height and spread of 12 x 8 metres. Hydrangea petiolaris tolerates clay soil but prefers a moist, well-draining site and should be grown against a climbing support for the best results.

AKA Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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