climbing hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala
Hydrangeaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. climbing hydrangea, hardy to Zone Zones 5–8, is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala, Hydrangeaceae) is a deciduous woody climber from the Himalayas and China, reaching 30 to 40 feet by attaching to surfaces via aerial rootlets. White, fragrant flowers appear in flat clusters from May to June.
Climbing hydrangea grows in part to full shade with moderate water needs, hardy in Zones 5 to 8. It tolerates rabbit browse, drought, and heavy shade. No cultivars are documented.
Quick Facts
Height
30-40 ft
Spread
5-6 ft
Light
Part Shade to Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5–8
Bloom Time
may to june
Origin
Himalayas, China