Climb on board the hydrangea train!
Hydrangeas come in many beautiful forms, but one of my favourites is
the climbing hydrangea. These hardy vines produce fragrant white lace
cap flowers in early summer which can be five inches or more in width.
The leaves turn golden in autumn, exposing exfoliating bark for winter
interest.
Climbing hydrangeas prefer a location with at least
partial shade, but unlike most flowering vines, can also handle full
shade as well. The only caveat being; the more sun they have, the more
blooms they will produce. Once established, these vigorous growers can
be grown up arbors, pergolas, fences, or walls.
The word hydrangea
literally means “Water Vessel” in Greek, a clue to their thirsty
habits. Keep the soil consistently moist and don’t let them dry out or
you’ll be sorry.
Climbing hydrangeas solve a problem for
gardeners with shady areas to fill. Under plant them with ferns, hostas
and other shade lovers to create a cool oasis for those hot summer days.
So come in and just say “hy” to your new leafy friend, “Hy-drangea”
that is.
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