Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)
The Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris) is a robust and vigorous climbing plant, ideal for adding autumn charm to your garden. It thrives in shaded areas and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C without special care.

In June, its stunning cream-colored flowers bloom in flat corymbs about 20 cm wide. The plant's deep green, heart-shaped leaves turn a brilliant yellow in autumn, contrasting beautifully with its dark red branches.

Cultivation Tips for Climbing Hydrangea
This plant excels on walls, tree trunks, and trellises, forming a lush, ornamental curtain of foliage that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It also serves as an effective ground cover for large trees. Thanks to its aerial roots, which securely grip any surface, it doesn't require additional supports, making it an excellent alternative to ivy for quickly covering shaded walls.

Climbing Hydrangea can be grown in large pots on a terrace or directly in the garden. It prefers locations shielded from direct sunlight to prevent soil from drying out and leaves from getting damaged. This plant is resilient to both cold and intense heat and thrives in slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

During spring and summer, keep the substrate consistently moist with regular watering. In winter, reduce watering to prevent waterlogging. Regular pruning of spent flowers and spring fertilization with organic fertilizer, repeated in autumn, will promote prolonged blooming.

An interesting aspect of Climbing Hydrangea is its ease of propagation by cuttings. At the end of summer, take a 7 cm cutting from the lateral shoots, root it in a mixture of peat and sand, and then plant it in a new pot.