Hydrangea petiolaris Cordifolia- Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea petiolaris Cordifolia- Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris var. cordifolia
Climbing Hydrangea
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Description
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris var. cordifolia is a rare form of climbing hydrangea which prefers to creep along the soil, although some of its branches may rise a little if they find a support at their disposal. It is also characterised by cordate leaves which are smaller than those of the classic Hydrangea petiolaris. It's a curious bush with deciduous foliage that uses it climbing roots to cling to stones and weave among other plants. Its flowering in summer is full of charm, in umbels of white lace, which remain decorative as they dry on the plant. An elegant and original ground cover to plant under trees and on the edge of woodlands, sheltered from the burning sun.
Hydrangea cordifolia belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family. It's a slow growing plant, whose vegetation can cover about 2.5m (8ft) on the soil in 10 years. An adult plant will not exceed 3m (10ft), although some branches can climb up to 80cm (32in) or 1m (3ft) in height at most. This creeping liana produces well-ramified ligneous stems, which present an interesting architecture. With age, they crack, and their bark peels off in shreds, giving the plant an attractive look even in winter. The branches cling thanks to climbing roots. Without support, the plant will form a very low, wide and dense bush. Its growth is a bit slow at the juvenile stage. The small leaves, with crenelated and dentate edges, are deciduous: they form in spring and fall in autumn. This foliage takes on a pretty golden hue at the end of the season. This hydrangea generally flowers in July, even in the shade. Its nectariferous flowers, in umbels of 10 to 12cm (4 to 5in) in diameter, are reminiscent of parasols. They are slightly domed, cream white in colour, and produce a light but sweet scent. They transform the plant into a pastoral and vaporous mass. These inflorescences do not fade, but dry slowly on the plant, adopting subtle green nuances before browning.
Hydrangea cordifolia can be used as a ground cover, to vegetate a large shaded rockery, or to dress the base of an old tree. It's a very useful plant for retaining sloping soils. It goes well with shrubby fuchsias (Fuchsia magellanica) for example, or low-maintenance plants such as Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegata', Alchemilla mollis, hostas, or Tiarella cordifolia. You can also let it run among the more classic types of hydrangea. In all cases, plant in a gently sunny to semi-shady exposure, away from burning sun, in humus-rich, moist soil.
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Botanical data
Hydrangea
anomala petiolaris
var. cordifolia
Hydrangeaceae
Climbing Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in a north or east exposure, in deeply worked, humus-rich soil, without excess limestone. If you plant it in an east exposure, consider watering regularly during the first few years, as the young plant will receive little water in this position. A good base fertiliser (horn or dehydrated blood) will promote the establishment of your plant and nourish it without risk of burning. If your soil tends to be dry, incorporate some compost and turf into the soil and prepare a surface watering basin. You can mulch the base in summer to keep the roots cool, and water regularly if the summer is very dry. After a few years, this plant should be able to manage on its own. If pruning is required to limit its growth, it should be carried out when the leaves fall. Remove the faded inflorescences in autumn. Eliminate poorly placed branches, which are heading in the wrong direction.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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