A climbing hydrangea growing up a mature cottonwood tree, covered in white lacecap flowers. A sculpture of a bird stands at left.

On a foggy morning, a very large and established climbing hydrangea blooms on a wooden pergola with a gate.

Climbing Hydrangea is our top favorite vine for shade gardens

A closeup of the white lacecap flowers of climbing hydrangea.

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Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

SKU: 40005

Size: One Quart

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Ever wish you could cover everything with flowers? When you plant a climbing hydrangea, that's what happens! Unlike all of its hydrangea cousins, climbing hydrangea naturally grows as a vine which produces small rootlets that help it cling. In nature, it would clamor up trees and shrubs, and it's still lovely that way in gardens, though its equally useful grown on walls, chimneys, fences, pergolas, and other structures.

Climbing hydrangeas take a few years to get established before they begin to flower, but once they're settled in and growing vigorously, they provide years of beauty, growing more dramatic and floriferous each season.

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Name: Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9
Height + width: 10-30' tall x 1- - 20' wide (taller/wider in milder climates, shorter in areas with long cold winters)
Light: Full to part sun
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do.
Pruning: Blooms on old wood . Pruning is rarely needed, though climbing hydrangeas may be selectively pruned to fill a specific space or to improve the habit. Climbing hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so trimming/cutting back will remove flower buds.
Water: Average water needs. Does not tolerate wet conditions.
Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.
Bloom time: Early summer
Bloom color: White, aging to green.
Uses: Climbing hydrangeas must be grown on a structure, but almost anything will do. Growing up the trunks of trees is one of the most classic ways to enjoy them, but they cling equally well to man-made structures. Climbing hydrangea is unlikely to harm the trees they grow on or masonry, however, if you remove the plant, their dried old rootlets will cling to the surface for several years unless scrubbed off.

NO RISK 60 DAY GUARANTEE

We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name.

Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. Orders from US are eligible for refund or replacement; Canadian orders are eligible only for refunds. All refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds.

After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience.

Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.

Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.

FALL GUARANTEE – SHIPPING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 – END OF FALL SEASON

Did you receive an order after September 1? If so, it falls under our fall guarantee. We want to ensure your plants establish in your garden and return the following spring. Therefore, the warranty on your plants is extended to May 31 the next year. Ensure you contact us with images, your order number, and a description of the problem before May 31.

OUR ROBUST PLANTS

We ship plants with hefty root systems that outperform smaller plants obtained from other mail-order nurseries.

SHORTAGES/DAMAGES

We take great pride in our packaging. Please contact us immediately for any damaged boxes or shortages. (Please note: multiple boxes shipped by Fed Ex might not always arrive the same day)

DORMANT PLANTS

Any plant shipped dormant in the spring is guaranteed to break dormancy even if it takes more than one month. Call us directly if you have any concerns.

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REFUNDS

A plant refund is based on the plant cost less discounts and shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing. We reserve the right to request a return of an item.

PRODUCT CARE

After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for product that is in your care. This includes overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, poor planting, plants beyond their hardiness zone, drought, flooding, etc. Our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may be experiencing. Our goal is that you are successful with our product.

Very small/ but healthy plant.

Was expecting a bit bigger plant for price. But it's healthy and growing relatively fast after repotting.
Most likely will not order from this company again.
Bigger plants same quality available elsewhere even locally for same prices.

We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants! Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to customerservice@hydrangea.com to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!

Growing good

The hydrangea came packed very nicely, we planted it the same day and have been watering it every other day due to no rain and high heat and it's already beginning to spread out, think it was a very good purchase! Thank you.

Not an easy plant

I killed this plant but it tried really hard before it gave up, I think it didn't have enough sun. Anyway, the instructions are there for a reason so be sure to read them if you want to try to grow this!

We're sorry to hear that you've had a difficult time with this plant. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Please send them to claims@greatgardenplants.com, Happy Gardening!

Climbing hydrangea

It’s looking good. I received it in the mail but I’m not yet ready to plant it in the ground yet. I just bumped it up in a slightly bigger pot. I have no previous experience with climbing hydrangeas. Hopefully it likes where ever I end up planting it.

Hello! Our horticulture experts are always available to answer your questions at info@greatgardenplants.com. Here are a few resources that might be helpful. We discuss planting in containers here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/. Our sister company Hydrangea.com has an excellent grow guide for Climbing hydrangeas here: https://hydrangea.com/pages/guide-to-growing-climbing-hydrangeas
Happy Gardening!

My plant arrived intact

Beautiful, pretty good size and healthy! I immediately placed it in the ground and is already taking off next to the umbrella trellis I got for her. She’s going to be an absolute beauty. Thank you for a great and fast service. I’ll definitely come back for more❤️

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Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

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NO RISK 60 DAY GUARANTEE

FALL GUARANTEE – SHIPPING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 – END OF FALL SEASON

OUR ROBUST PLANTS

SHORTAGES/DAMAGES

DORMANT PLANTS

PHOTOS

REFUNDS

PRODUCT CARE

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