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Climber Wall Shrub

Hydrangea petiolaris 'Mirranda' (v)
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hydrangea 'Mirranda'

'Mirranda' is a vigorous, deciduous climber, up to 18m tall, with variegated foliage and peeling brown mature bark. The dark-green, heart-shaped leaves are irregularly-edged with yellow, though this may fade to a creamy-white as the seasons progress. Large domed clusters of white flowers are borne in summer

Synonyms
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris 'Mirranda'

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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green Variegated White Yellow
Summer Cream White Cream Green Variegated White Yellow
Autumn Cream Green Variegated White Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Hydrangea can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, or self-clinging climbers, with flowers in clusters usually comprising both small fertile and more showy sterile flowers; often good autumn colour

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

A vigorous climber best grown in partial shade in a moist but well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter. See climbing hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Propagation

Propagate by layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
  • Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)

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