Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda'
Miranda Climbing Hydrangea, Variegated Climbing Hydrangea
- Main interest:
- slow-growing vine, variegated foliage, year-round interest, shade tolerant
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Growth type:
- vine
- Flower colour:
- white
- Fragrance:
- Mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- varigated dark green and creamy yellow
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 50 ft (15 m) width: 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Use:
- arbour, fence, stone wall, tree trunk, shade garden, ground cover
Miranda Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' ) is a variegated variety of the deciduous, woody vine Hydrangea petiolaris. It has dark green foliage with creamy yellow to white margins. Gorgeous, fragrant white blooms appear in flat topped clusters. The foliage turns yellow in the fall. In the winter, the exfoliating reddish-brown bark can be seen, adding year-round appeal.
Best used by growing up a brick, stone, or wooden wall but can also be grown as a mounding shrub or ground cover. This Variegated Climbing Hydrangea has become increasingly popular as an ornamental vine since it grows slowly and is easier to manage than many other vines.
Synonym(s): Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris 'Miranda', Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris 'Miranda'