petiolaris. ... Climbing Hydrangea is easy to grow, too easy, a touch vigorous but not seriously so. It can be slow to get going, but once established it is fairly fast growing. It is important when first planted and establishing the shrub not to let it dry out.

Climbing Hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris, Hydrangea scandens Maxim. ... petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) is a vigorous, large, deciduous climber that clings by aerial rootlets along the stems. Masses of fragrant white flowers held in flattened clusters, up to 8 in. across (20 cm), appear in late spring to early summer.

Climbing hydrangeas feature large, fragrant clusters of white flowers that bloom in late spring and summer against a backdrop of dark green, heart-shaped foliage. These massive vines readily climb columns, trees, and other supporting structures.

Climbing hydrangea plants grow very slowly, and may take as many as three to five years just to reach the flowering stage.. . . . .364011234274!]0000000000000009783314146611!]