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Climbing hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

A climberShade

Takes shadeGoes upwards

Climbing hydrangea
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeClimbers
FamilyHydrangeaceae
Size when mature8 m tall, 2 m across
LightShade, Part sun
MoistureMoist, Medium
Soilloam, clay
Soil pH5 to 7
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersJune
For pollinatorsGood
WaterMedium water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthSlow
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness

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Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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