climbing hydrangea, hydrangea vine

A versatile flowering vine that can be used as a clinging wall covering, on an arbor or fence, and also as a ground or bank covering. Glossy green foliage is covered by fragrant clusters of white, lacecap flowers in late spring to early summer. It’s reddish brown exfoliating bark provides attractive winter interest along with its dried flowers. Japanese or False Climbing Hydrangea, (Schizophragma hydrangeoides), tends to produce blooms faster and grow more vigorous than the true Hydrangea vine with white and pink flowering varieties, also variegated leaves. Browse our selection of Climbing Hydrangea varieties online.

Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. Prune to shape after blooming. Feed at least twice during the growing season with a slow release fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.