What Is the Root Span on a Climbing Hydrangea?
Characterized by white flowers and heart-shaped glossy leaves, climbing hydrangea is a vine that's not as common as hydrangea shrubs. Climbing hydrangea grows quickly and produces blooms as beautiful as those of non-climbing hydrangea species. Does this Spark an idea?
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Climbing Hydrangea Roots
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Climbing hydrangea can adhere to almost any type of roughened surface due to its holdfasts, root-like tendrils that allow it to grow upward.
Root Span
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The roots of a climbing hydrangea can extend up to heights of 80 feet. Its blooms generally range in size from 6 to 10 inches in diameter.
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Growing Conditions
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Climbing hydrangea grow well in full sun. Climbing hydrangea grows best in well-drained, moist soil in areas of full sun or partial shade. It can be planted anytime from spring until fall.
Fertilizing
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Adding organic matter such as peat, compost or mulch around the climbing hydrangea at the time of planting and every spring will help the vine continue to grow and expand its root span.
Fun Fact
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Climbing hydrangea are native to Japan and China, where they thrive in woodland areas.
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