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Hydrangea |
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climbing hydrangea is a beautiful, non-aggressive vine. It has
large bunches of elegant white flowers and glossy, heart shaped
leaves that are very attractive. A climbing hydrangea prefers
full sun to partial shade, and is hardy in zones four through
seven. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but thrives
best is moist, well-drained areas. Adhering by root-like tendrils
called holdfasts, the climbing hydrangea can grow to reach heights
of up to eighty feet. |
Climbing
hydrangea is most often sold as a container grown plant. Planting
of the climbing hydrangea can take place from spring until
fall. The depth of the planting should be equal to the depth
it was planted at previously. Adding organic matter will improve
growth. Mulching the surface will aid in retaining moisture.
Patience is important, as the climbing hydrangea generally
takes a few years to grow accustomed to the new environment.
Climbing
hydrangea is native to the woodlands of China and Japan. The
showy blooms will be six to ten inches in diameter and appear
in late June or early July. The blooms are actually made up
of several small, fertile flowers, bordered by larger sterile
flowers. The climbing hydrangea is an attractive plant even
when not in bloom, with its heart shaped leaves and cinnamon
colored stems.
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plants make as bold of a statement as the climbing hydrangea.
Its sheer potential makes it a necessity for any garden. Though
not as common as the shrub hydrangeas, climbing hydrangeas
are equally striking, and make just as strong as an impression
when allowed to thrive.
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