Re: perennials - walnut tree

Took my climbing hydrangea a good 10 years and a heart-to-heart
discussion about compost heaps to bloom (literally bloomed for the
first time the year after I told it that next year was it...bloom or
compost); now it covers a 16+/- foot tall black locust stump with
arms stretched out some 3' or more; blooms yearly - but these are NOT
fast growers nor early bloomers....worth waiting for IMO.

Got the neatest form last year, Hydrangea anomala subsp.
'Tillifolia', - has minute leaves about an inch or so long.  Planted
at the base of a large oak in a raised bit I'd made for a rhodo, it
headed right for the tree and now is about 2' up the trunk.  No
blooms, but I'd grow it even if it never bloomed; cute as a bug's
ear:-)

Don't really think these are "instant gratification" type plants,
myself:-)

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Gene Bush <genebush@otherside.com>
> Gale,
>     Not all climbing hydrangea are created equal... while the one
on my
> walnut tree took 9 years to bloom the first time, I just purchased
one in
> bloom in the pot at the nursery called "Moonlight". also more showy
plant
> with all the white variegation on the foliage. I have heard several
> cultivars mentioned over time, but have not done a good search. I
recommend
> you give it a try, also see what is available in your area. Look
around a
> little and see if you can find some "instant gratification".
>     Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> > Wow, Gene, what a good idea!  I've always wanted a climbing
hydrangea and
> now
> > you say I can have one on my walnut tree!  I can hardly wait!
> > Gale z6

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