Re: Hydrangea...vines question
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Hydrangea...vines question
- From: M* T*
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 00:23:14 -0500
I just checked Dirr and he does say 4-7. This means, to me, that it
will not thrive in warmer zones...probably due to a combo of too much
heat in summer and not enough cold in winter. Hails from the
Himalayas in China.
This does not mean you can't try it, but if you do, you need to be
aware that it may not do well for you and if it doesn't, it's not
anything *you're* doing wrong, it's just that the climate doesn't
suit it.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Cajun Joe <cajun4@HOME.COM>
> Date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 10:36 AM
>
> This may be a silly question, but I am not absolutely sure of the
answer.
>
> At the bottom is information about the climbing Hydrangea, It says
=
> Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
>
>
> >>> Since 8,9, and zone 10 are warmer - is it good for those zones
also?
>
>
> >>> Are is it that it doesn't get a hard enough winter for zones
8,9, & 10,
> and won't grow properly?
>
>
> >>> Are is it that it get's too hot in zones 8,9,&10 to grow
properly?
>
>
> ==========================================
>
> Hydrangea anomala subsp petiolaris--Climbing Hydrangea
>
> Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
> Height: 75 ft Spread: variable Form: irregular
> Type: deciduous vine
> Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
> Flowers: White
>
>
> Comments: As its name implies, this hydrangea is a vine
> with the ability to cling to surfaces while spreading 75
> feet or more. The flat clusters of white flowers appear
> in summer. The exfoliating bark is ornamental in winter.
> The plant will grow in sun or shade and prefers a moist
> but well-drained soil.
>
> Cheers = Cajun Joe
