The climbing hydrangea Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris.It is a shade-loving plant that we plant in similar positions as common ivy.It is more frost-resistant than all climbers and can be used all over Poland.
Its adventitious roots stick better to porous supports. It is a climber heavier and sticks more from the walls than ivy or virginia veins, therefore light support, e.g. in the form of vertical slats attached to the walls every 3-5 meters, is advisable to prevent the plant from tearing away from the wall by strong gusts of wind.
The hydrangea has seasonal leaves that turn yellow in autumn, and young brick shoots that look nice in winter. june. The 'Mirranda' variety with yellow-green leaf edges looks attractive on dark walls.It grows weaker than the species, therefore it is best to plant it on wall bases or low buildings.
Alternatives to climbing hydrangea
With sunny walls, it is worth planting the thermophilic Campsis milinus with intriguing trumpet-shaped flowers that develop in July-September. Depending on the variety, the flowers have different colors: red ('Flamenco', 'Gabor'), orange ('Ursynów'), yellow ('Flava'), apricot ('Judy') and salmon red ('Mme Galen').
Milliny, similarly to climbing hydrangeas, hold onto supports with sticking roots, and they also better stick to porous surfaces. In windy places, they need support. Trumpets are moderately frost hardy and may freeze in harsh winters. However, they grow back well and can bloom even in the same year, because they set flowers on this year's shoots. In colder regions of Poland, e.g. in Masuria or the Suwałki region, it is better not to plant them.
Climbing plants without secrets
Another evergreen vine that can grow on walls is Fortune's Euonymus fortunei. It grows slowly (it grows up to 3-4 meters), clinging to the walls with clinging roots.In gardens almost exclusively its varieties are used.Especially worth recommending: green-leaved 'Coloratus' with green and white leaves 'Silver Queen' and 'Emerald Gaiety' and green-yellow leaves 'Emerald'n Gold'.
