AT A GLANCE
Climbing hydrangeas are ideal as ground cover, as they grow creeping without a climbing aid and spread over large areas. They thrive in sunny to shaded areas and bloom with white flowers from June to August.
Can you plant the climbing hydrangea as ground cover?
climbing hydrangeas are perfect as ground cover. If the robust hardy Plants in different sorts are available, do not receive a climbing aid, they will not grow in height. The growth is then creeping and the climbing hydrangea spreads over the desired area in the garden.
The climbing hydrangea as a ground cover can be used for sunny as well as for partially shaded and shady areas can be used - too blazing sun should be avoided, however, so as not to damage the plant damage.
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Is the ground cover suitable for larger areas?
The climbing hydrangea as a ground cover is ideal for greening larger areas in the garden. Because it grows quite quickly and can ultimately spread over six meters and more, not many specimens need to be planted. A planting distance of about two meters is ideal.
If the climbing hydrangeas spread too much as ground cover, you can use them keep small, by growing them more vigorous than usual in winter when they are not in bloom cuts back.
When does the climbing hydrangea bloom as ground cover?
The climbing hydrangea flowers in midsummer June to August. During this time, she inspires with large, white flowers. The fall color of the plant is also beautiful.
When is the best time to plant the climbing hydrangea?
Climbing hydrangeas grow best in spring March to May as a ground cover planted. The planting hole must be large enough due to the usually relatively large root balls.
Which soil is good for the climbing hydrangea as a ground cover?
Climbing hydrangeas like garden soil not too hard and is well permeable. Slightly acidic substrates are highly recommended so that the hydrangea feels comfortable and grows well. A special, acidic rhododendron soil is perfect and can be mixed with the existing substrate in the garden. After planting, the climbing hydrangeas must be watered sufficiently as ground cover, However, waterlogging is to be avoided - the permeable soil is needed, so that too much water can seep away.
Can the ground cover be attacked by diseases?
An infestation with Diseases or pests is extremely rare with the robust climbing hydrangea. However, the following diseases are possible:
- real or fake mildew – recognizable by flour-like, increasingly numerous spots on the leaves
- Chlorosis – chlorophyll deficiency is characterized by yellowing of the leaves with green veins (a bit of rhododendron soil or peat can help prevent this)
Tip
Don't plant too late
If too hydrangeas which are available in specialist shops throughout the summer, they should no longer be planted in late summer, either as groundcover or as a climbing plant. Then you run the risk that it could not form enough roots before the first frosty nights and therefore did not grow optimally.
