{"product_id":"hydrangea-petiolaris","title":"Hydrangea petiolaris – Climbing Hydrangea | Self-Clinging Wall Climber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHydrangea petiolaris – Climbing Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive solution for a shaded or north-facing wall — a position where so many climbers struggle, but where this remarkable plant truly excels. In early summer it produces large, lacy white flowerheads with a delicate fragrance, held against rich, heart-shaped green foliage on self-clinging stems that attach directly to walls and fences without the need for wires or trellis. Slow to establish but long-lived and ultimately spectacular, it is one of the most rewarding climbers you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Hydrangea petiolaris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the very best climbers for shaded, north- and east-facing walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, lacy white flowerheads in June and July with a delicate fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-clinging — attaches directly to walls and fences; no wires or trellis needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive heart-shaped foliage turns butter-yellow in autumn before falling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flowerheads persist through winter, adding structure to bare stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived and low maintenance once established — a true garden investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade; tolerates north- and east-facing aspects; avoid hot, dry walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, humus-rich; neutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy (RHS H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15m on a suitable wall over many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal — remove dead or wayward stems in spring; no regular pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe patient — ‘first year sleeps, second year creeps, third year leaps’ applies perfectly here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously during the first two seasons to support establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and feed the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established, it is largely self-sufficient and requires minimal attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 3 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 litre pot","offer_id":56940152684919,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin buy","offer_id":57019878179191,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Hydrangea_climbingHydrangea.jpg?v=1779993580","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/hydrangea-petiolaris","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}