You are a big fan of the climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris) and would like to add greenery to your fence with this magnificent plant. You can find out what you need to consider here.
How to plant a climbing hydrangea on the fence?
The climbing hydrangea is suitable for greening sturdy plastic or metal fences, but not for wooden fences. To plant them on the fence, you need a trellis, a large planting hole, lime-free potting soil and enough water.
Is the climbing hydrangea suitable for adding greenery to a fence?
The easy-care climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)is only suitable for greening sturdy plastic or metal fences. Wooden fences can be damaged by the plant's strong, woody tendrils. Climbing hydrangeas push their roots into small cracks and crevices to find support. Parts of the wooden fence can be lifted off and destroyed. In addition, the leafy plants retain moisture in the wood during rainy periods. The wood can no longer dry properly and attracts harmful fungi.
How can I plant climbing hydrangeas on a fence?
To plant a climbing hydrangea, you need a large planting hole, plenty of water and a stabletrellis on the fence. First, install a suitable trellis (€79.00 on Amazon) on your fence. Dig a planting hole on the fence and plant the young plant. Fill the hole with lime-free potting soil and provide the hydrangea with enough water. Attach the young climbing hydrangea to the trellis using soft cord (jute, sisal, hemp, etc.). This means the plant cannot be torn down in windy conditions.
How can I prune a climbing hydrangea on a fence?
So that the climbing hydrangea branches beautifully, you should shorten the shoots of the young plant bya third For older plants, you can cut the new shoots back to the perennial wood in February and March cut off. This way the plant stays in shape. If you have a very large fence, you can of course simply let your climbing hydrangea continue to grow. In order to avoid neighbor disputes over the fence, you should, if necessary, shorten the shoots that overgrow to the neighbors.
How quickly does a climbing hydrangea turn green on my fence?
Climbing hydrangeas grow slowly in the first few years, from the 3rd. They can grow up to1 mperyear per year. A 1 m high and 10 m long fence would then (theoretically) be completely covered with Hydrangea petiolaris in 9 to 11 years. If you want faster greening, you can propagate the plant. Of course, the plant does not grow in the cold season. Pests and diseases also slow growth.
Can a climbing hydrangea damage a fence?
Yes, theweightof a fully grown climbing hydrangea can be so high that a cheap wooden fence or even a lightweight trellis underneathcollapses. Its shoots can penetrate cracks and cracks andblast them Hydrangea petiolaris should therefore be planted against a plastic or metal fence.
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How do I attach the climbing hydrangea to the fence?
Climbing hydrangeas need a stable climbing aid to support the heavy weight of the thick branches. Attach a sturdy metal trellis or trellis to the fence. The climbing frame must be connected to the fence as firmly as possible. For an optimal start, a young plant can be tied to the climbing aid using gardening twine made of soft material such as jute, sisal or hemp.
