Climbers

Climbing hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Size
8 m tall, 2 m across
Light
Shade, part sun
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
June
  • A climber
  • Shade
  • Takes shade
  • Goes upwards
Climbing hydrangea
An illustrative picture of the species, generated from its botanical name.

Safety

  • Can cause illness if eaten; keep it away from small children.
  • Can upset a dog that chews it.
  • Can upset a cat that chews it.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 22 September 2026.

What it needs, what it becomes

Type
Climbers
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Size when mature
8 m tall, 2 m across
Light
Shade, part sun
Moisture
Moist, medium
Soil
loam, clay
Soil pH
5 to 7
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
June
For pollinators
Good
Water
Medium water
Upkeep
Little
Growth
Slow
In Europe
Introduced
Spreading risk
None known
If eaten
People: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness

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