This week's Wayside Gardens' Plant of the Week is one of the most popular climbing shrubs on the market and the best climbing hydrangea around, Hydrangea anomala ssp.petiolaris. It will climb any wall, arbor, or tree with no additional support, and will keep on growing for up to 80 feet! If it has nothing to grow on, it will also make an excellent groundcover.
Care is simple: just let it keep going! The foliage, beautiful white blooms, and dense habit make it interesting all season long. Hydrangea anomala ssp.petiolaris prefers rich, well-drained soil and performs best in partial shade. Water thoroughly, especially in warm or dry climates.