The climbing hydrangea can hold on to walls, trees or the posts of a pergola with its adhesive roots without any climbing aid. So it doesn't need any hooks or need to be tied down. You can also leave it to decorate the walls of your house without any worries, as it doesn't slip into cracks or under the roof tiles.
How to plant a climbing hydrangea?
To plant a climbing hydrangea, choose a sunny location and loosen the soil in a sufficiently large planting hole. Mix the excavated material with compost, horn shavings and peat. Plant the hydrangea, compact the soil and water thoroughly. A support can be helpful in the first few years.
Which location does the climbing hydrangea prefer?
Basically, the climbing hydrangea can be planted in sunny as well as in semi-shaded or shady locations, although shady places are preferred. In the first few years, the root area in particular must be protected from the sun. In southern locations, shoots are at risk from late frosts.
Can I grow climbing hydrangea in any soil?
The climbing hydrangea grows in all garden soils that are not too heavy and well-drained. As with all hydrangeas, slightly acidic substrates are of course ideal.
Can the climbing hydrangea also be used as a ground cover?
Most varieties of climbing hydrangea grow creeping without the possibility of climbing and are therefore well suited as ground cover.
When is the best time to plant a climbing hydrangea?
The best time to plant climbing hydrangeas is early spring. However, since the plants are sold almost exclusively as container goods, planting is generally possible all year round.
What is the best way to plant the climbing hydrangea?
Dig a planting hole that is at least two-thirds the size of the climbing hydrangea ball. Loosen the side walls and the soil a little with a digging fork and muddy the planting hole vigorously. The excavated material is mixed with mature mixed compost (€41.00 on Amazon), horn shavings and finely crumbly peat. Tamp down firmly and water thoroughly again.
Does the climbing hydrangea need to be supported?
Support is only necessary in the first year or two by guiding the plant towards its support and attaching the end of the longest shoot to it. The climbing hydrangea then climbs on its own.
Can I replant climbing hydrangeas later?
Yes, as long as the climbing hydrangea has not been in one spot for more than five years, transplanting is usually possible without any problems. Prepare the plant accordingly by pricking it with a spade in the summer. New fine roots form at the interfaces, which are important for later transplanting and regrowth.
How can the climbing hydrangea multiply?
The climbing hydrangea can be propagated easily via cuttings, but is much easier with air planters.
When does the climbing hydrangea bloom?
The different climbing hydrangea varieties usually bloom between June and July.
Tips & Tricks
After planting, add a watering border around the plant. This ensures that the irrigation water actually benefits the root ball and does not run off.
