| |
Hydrangea anomala Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Hydrangea anomala plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. altissima. Wallich. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hydrangea anomala Family: Hydrangeaceae Author: D.Don. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: Habitat: Shady ravines to 2100 metres in the Himalayas[158].
Cultivation Notes: Tolerates most soils[200], thriving in a well-drained loamy soil[1], but resenting dryness at the roots[11, 200]. Succeeds in full sun or semi-shade[200], but if it is grown in a low rainfall area then it requires shade at the hottest part of the day[11]. Does well on very acid soils with a pH around 4.5[200]. The colour of the flowers reflects the pH of the soil the plant is growing in, the flowers are pink in a neutral to alkaline soil and blue in an acid soil.
Although the dormant plant is quite hardy in Britain, the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.
A fast-growing self-clinging climbing plant[208], attaching itself by means of aerial roots[200], and growing up walls or tree trunks on any aspect. The plants may need initial support, however[200]. Plants are growing well on a wall at Kew[11]. Grows well on north walls but prefers a sunnier position[208].
Closely related to H. petiolaris[11]. H. petiolaris is normally treated as no more than a sub-species of this species[200].
This species is notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
For further Hydrangea anomala gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'. View their bibliography

| |