Hydrangea Petiolaris is a vigorous climbing vine that clings to surfaces by aerial rootlets. It has a slow growing, shrubby habit until established, then becomes quite vigorous, producing long, fast growing stems. The foliage is blanketed with magnificent, white lace cap blooms in the summer.

This massive Hydrangea was photographed in Lina Hooper’s garden, the Hydrangea has climbed to the top of an old tree trunk.

The climbing Hydrangea will grow from 30 to 50 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide.  It is at its best where it gets morning sun and afternoon shade, however it can tolerate dense shade.