Climbing Hydrangea - How does it do when transplanted?

11 years ago

Hi. I have a climbing hydrangea I would like to move to the other side of my garden into more shade as I think it might be getting too much sun. I know they are slow growers but this is its third year and it's still not doing much although looks healthy enough. However, I am afraid if I move it it might do more harm than good. Any comments?

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enith

11 years ago

Serendipity44, I think all climbing hydrangeas are known for slow initial growth: h. anomala petiolaris, seemanii, integrifolia and others probably too. I wouldn't move yours only because you haven't seem much growth in last 3 years. In next 2 it will probably start growing like crazy and cover that wall or trunk of a tree pretty quickly. It doesn't receive too much sun if the leaves are dark green and not scorched. Did you plant it at the base of a large tree? It's pretty though spot for any plant and will further slow the growth of climbing hydrangea as the vine must compete for water and nutrients.

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enith
11 years ago
After transplanting it will again need few years to reestablish and after that it'll grow fast. What makes you think it gets too much sun in a current place? Do leaves get scorched? If you haven't tried it yet, water it more and put 3-4 inches of mulch to help retain that moisture.
serendipity44
Original Author
11 years ago
I have two climbing hydrangeas and the one at the other end of the yard is doing much better and it's more shady there. However, it isn't like the first one is in full sun, it's part sun. It may be that I'm too impatient as I thought both would have grown a lot more in 3 years.
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Marie Tulin Boston burbs z 6a
11 years ago
If it is not sunscalded I'd leave it alone. You'll just set it back another two years from where it is now. Patience.
serendipity44
Original Author
11 years ago
It's against a fence although I don't think I planted it quite close enough. But I guess patience is what I need...thanks Enith and Marie.
enith
11 years ago
I wouldn't worry about it not being close to the fence. Hydrangea vine can grow as a groundcover and will start climbing when it finds suitable vertical structure. What fence is it? Chain link? Solid wood? Be aware that all climbing hydrangeas climb by means of aerial roots and are most suitable for growing on rough walls, rough tree trunks and such. It will not grab onto a chain link fence or smooth wood fence and you might need to tie it up to its support.