Deciduous Perennial Climbing in the Hydrangeaceae Family
Buy Climbing Hydrangea
Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#3 gallon
Field
$34.20
Likely available
4/3 - 4/6
5/1 - 5/4
5/8 - 5/11
Available May 9
Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#3 gallon
Field
$38.67
Available for Pre-Order
4/3 - 4/6
Estimated Arrival May 9
Climbing Hydrangea enchants with large white lacecap flowers, creating a stunning display. Its heart-shaped dark green foliage transforms to a vibrant butter yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest to your garden.
White, lacy, hand-sized blooms adorn this thick and lush climbing vine. The old adage “first they sleep, then they creep, then they leap” definitely applies here; it takes several years for a climbing hydrangea to get established, but once that’s taken care of, it will grow quickly and can reach up to 50 (yes, you read that right!) feet tall.
Climbing hydrangeas cling to their building of choice quite vigorously with small rootlets and like sun, but can tolerate partial shade.?
Pros
Beautiful large white flowers
Climbs stone and brick without causing damage
Thick, deep green foliage
Can be trained to grow horizontally
Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
Cons
Deciduous, meaning all leaves will drop over the winter months
Stage Five Clinger that will damage paint and wood
Usually takes a few years to get established, and grows quite slowly during this time
Plant Data
Mature Size
30 - 60 feet
tall. 6 - 8 feet
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium -
Zones
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Plant of Merit, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Trellis, Vine, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
Benefits of Membership
Want a better way to get great plants and make your yard look awesome? Create your account below and get:
The best plants… from the same sources the pros use, but at near wholesale prices
More plants in more sizes than anywhere else… whether you’re looking for classics or rarities; annuals, perennials or shrubs; one plant or a whole yardful!
"No Contact" delivery or easy pick-up at a site near you without fighting the retail crowds. You choose!
Membership is free, but — since we rely on delivery and local pick-up — you have to live near one of our hubs (or be willing to drive to a site to pick them up). If you live farther away, and would like to help us bring the club to your neighbors, please email helpusgrow@northshoreplantclub.com.
Already a member?
Login
About Ordering From The Plant Club
To secure the best prices for club members and make sure we know the current plants available from each nursery, we take orders only a couple of times a month.
We order from a rotating cast of the best nurseries in the Great Lakes region.
It looks like we've offered this plant in the past, but the nurseries we're working with this week don't appear to have it in stock at the moment.
Our goal is to bring as many plants together under "one roof" as possible, so we'll try hard to make it available again in the future!