{"product_id":"hydrangea-anomala-subsp-petiolaris","title":"Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris\u003c\/strong\u003e, the much-loved \u003cstrong\u003eclimbing hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the very best plants for clothing a shady, north-facing wall. This is a large, self-clinging deciduous climber that grips brick, stone and timber with its own aerial roots, so it needs no wires or trellis to scale a wall unaided. In early summer it is smothered in wide, lacecap-style flower-heads up to 20cm across, packed with tiny fertile flowers ringed by showy white sterile ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the \u003cstrong\u003eclimbing hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e so valuable is that it solves a genuinely tricky problem: bringing flowers and lush foliage to cold, sunless aspects where most climbers sulk. Rated RHS H5 and fully hardy across the UK, it turns a warm buttery yellow before dropping its leaves in autumn, then holds its handsome peeling stems and faded seedheads through winter. It is slow to settle in but, once away, becomes a long-lived, low-maintenance fixture for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal against a north- or east-facing wall or fence, and equally happy in sun or partial shade if the soil stays moist. A brilliant choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshady spots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam and sand. Enrich with organic matter and mulch to keep the roots cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous once established, climbing to 10 to 12 m over time and easily kept lower with pruning after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy (RHS H5), self-clinging and reliable with no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it climbs by itself, this hydrangea is perfect for softening a bare wall, a shady fence or a north-facing house front. It sits naturally alongside our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, and works beautifully layered into cool, leafy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e. As with all outdoor plants, it is worth reading our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide, especially as this climber takes a couple of seasons to get going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris we supply is nursery-grown, hand-selected for healthy growth and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive ready to plant against its wall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57907286180223,"sku":"HYDRPET15","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6c506740-c4d8-4179-b049-b554043dd987.jpg?v=1783692483","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hydrangea-anomala-subsp-petiolaris","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}