{"product_id":"hydrangea-climbing-2-gal-bl","title":"Hydrangea: 'Climbing' - 2 Gal (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eClimbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow-establishing, woody deciduous vine prized for its lush foliage and showy, fragrant white lacecap flowers that appear in early summer. The glossy, heart-shaped green leaves create a dense, textured backdrop, while the flat flower clusters feature tiny fertile blooms ringed by larger sterile florets. As the plant matures, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds winter interest, and foliage may turn soft yellow in fall. It climbs by aerial rootlets, allowing it to cling naturally to walls, fences, pergolas, and tree trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 ft (9–15 m) with support. \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 ft (1.5–2.5 m). \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eSlow to establish\u003c\/strong\u003e, then moderate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"846\"\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e; tolerates sun with consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eRich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with good organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eRegular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during establishment; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e (very cold hardy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eRequires a sturdy structure\u003c\/strong\u003e; adheres via aerial rootlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eMinimal\u003c\/strong\u003e; prune after flowering if needed to control size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eLow\u003c\/strong\u003e once established; slow first few years but long-lived and dependable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bylands Nurseries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42025800925239,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/climbinghydrangea.webp?v=1765986698","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/hydrangea-climbing-2-gal-bl","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}