Climbing Hydrangea

 

Look at this beautiful lady!

Ok, I don't know if my climbing hydrangea is a lady or a dude, but, it's looking great lol!

I'm so excited about those little bloom buds. This type of Hydrangea can take a couple of years to bloom as a new planting. I put this one out last summer. No blooms but it grew, and made it through the winter with no problem. Even though we had that crazy arctic blast around Christmas!

If you're considering a climbing hydrangea, pick a planting site that is either light or full shade, dapple light , or some early morning sun. 

Any hot direct sun will wilt them up and they won't thrive, and may even die. 

They like light moisture but not consistently wet feet. 

Once you find a spot that they like, they'll take off! I think they're beautiful on structures, as well as trees which is where this one will be growing. If you need to prune them, do so right after they bloom. Any other time of year, and you will cut off your blooms because these bloom on the previous years growth. 

Happy growing!

Cheryl