Hydrangea an. pet. 'Flying Saucer' ? - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' (Hydrangea petiolaris) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris, Hydrangea tiliaefolia, Hydrangea anomala 'Flying Saucer'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' are dark green, ovate, glossy and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia / Pacific region.

Frost hardiness
The Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 3 - 6 metres and a width of 2 - 4 metres. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from May to September - Fertilise: In the period from March to May - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Climbing hydrangea 'Flying Saucer' appear in panicles from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Privacy screen, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, façade, balcony/terrace

Root
Hydrangea petiolaris 'Flying Saucer' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.