Hydrangea an. petiolaris 'Silver Lining' - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' (Hydrangea petiolaris) is a climbing, deciduous plant with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, dark green leaves with a white edge. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

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

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

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite and have a white margin. They are around 6 - 10 cm in size. Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' 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 'Silver Lining' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 10 - 12 metres and a width of 3 - 4 metres. It usually grows 0.8 - 1 m per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Hydrangea petiolaris 'Silver Lining' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 white flowers of Climbing hydrangea 'Silver Lining' appear in panicles from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Cottage garden, balcony/terrace, privacy screen, ornamental shrub, façade

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