Climbing Hydrangea
Growth habit
Vine, Climber
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Japan and Taiwan
Location
Source of plant
Lake County Nursery Inc., Weston Nurseries, White Flower Farm, McGuire Gardens
Description
Clinging vine climbing by rootlike holdfasts; develops in more than one plane and gives depth to the structure it is covering; branches protrude out from the structure to which the vine is attached, creatinginteresting shadows. Exquisitely handsome glossy dark green summer foliage stays green late into the fall, and leaves abscise green. Bark on older stems develops an exfoliating character much like that of Acer griseum; rich cinnamon-brown in color. Flowers white, borne in late June into early July, effective for 2 weeks or longer, borne in 6-10" diameter flat-topped corymbs with the outer flowers (sepals) showy and sterile, 1 to 1 3/4" across, and the inner flowers fertile, dull white and weakly attractive, sweetlyfragrant; overall effect in flower is magnificent.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bark, winter interest, flower color, growth habit