The first time I saw a climbing hydrangea, it was growing its way up the trunk of a majestic oak. I was smitten, and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris also climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on my ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

These hydrangeas are perfect for garden spots that don't get a lot of sun.

Going vertical with climbing plants adds visual interest to any garden, providing nice foliage and often ideal seasonal flower power. There are useful vines out there in all shapes and sizes — some ...

I planted three climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) grown in a No. 3 container on a fence surrounding our back patio three or four years ago. A beautiful old honey locust tree ...

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally saddled with dry soils, and are unbearably cold for most plants. Fortunately, ...

I have two climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris) planted on the west side of a fence around the back patio of my townhouse. (The inside sections of the plant face my patio.) ...

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Hydrangea plants are a garden favorite known for their cloud-like flowers and as one of the few showy shade-tolerant plants. Preferring moist, well-drained soils, hydrangeas are pH sensitive and ...

Q:I recently saw a climbing hydrangea at a local garden center. I was very interested in buying one, but hesitated because it uses roots to attach onto the support structure and also can get 30 to 50 ...

We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer ...