yep - looks like Hydrangea anomala

Climbing hydrangeas are great for partial shady areas. Love putting these in the landscape.

These are often seen here in VA. We have one that climbs up our chimney on a lattice made from slices of different sizes of PVC pipe that have been cut into 1" slices and glued together.

There are many gardeners who would consider them the king of vines. Beautiful in an out of flower, and even has wonderful exfoliating bark. They are slow to establish, but will grow to terrific size once they get going.

It's definitely a climbing hydrangea. I work in a garden center and know my plants pretty well. Feel free to ask me anything!! :)

Hi Cecilia. I was hoping you can give me some advice on how to make my hydrangea grow faster and healthy. I have bought a galon hydrangea and just planted them. Do you know how long it takes for it to grow bushy and flowery? I live in Mid- GA. Thanks!

What type of hydrangea did you buy, Gynarchy?

It was 3 to 5 yrs. before I saw blooms on my Climbing Hydrangea! Worth the wait.

Douglas, it's called"forever and ever summer lace hydrangea.

Ah, Gynarchy, that is a beautiful lacecap hydrangea, and it is supposed to bloom on new and old wood. Frustrating as it may be for the gardener, since you just planted these, what you really want them to concentrate on is producing a good, healthy root system, which you won't be able to see, but will reward you when the plant really takes off next year. Make sure it is getting regular, deep waterings, and, I hope you worked in some good soil amendments before you planted.

Douglas, thank you. I am a little bit anxious about it. I planted them where my backyard faucet is located and i totally do not know if it's going to affect the plant as i may over water it. That area gets flodded sometimes. Should i transfer my hygrangea?

An area that gets flooded is probably not the best for a hydrangea, although they will sulk mightily in a drought.

Douglas, so should i dig them up?

If they have not been in the ground in that long, and you have an area that would provide more closely what they need (morning sun, afternoon shade, well-draining but moist soil), I would certainly move them.

oh Douglas, i forgot to tell you that my hydrangea is getting afternoon sun only.

That's not ideal, Gynarchy. If you can put them in a spot where they get morning sun and afternoon shade, they would be much happier.

The climbing Hydrangeas wood, is beautiful in the winter

You're so right, Rebecca. That's one of the things that makes it a great multi-season plant.

Douglas, thank you so much. I will transfer my hydrangea under a tree. Is that good?

Unless the tree creates really dense shade, yes. Don't plant it too close so it won't have to compete with the tree's roots.

Ok. Thank you so much. You have always been helpful.

You're most welcome, Gynarchy. Good luck with your "move."