Climbing Hydrangea

Discussion in 'Vines and Climbers' started by LeonaS, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. LeonaS

    LeonaS Member

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    I have two climbing hydrangea that I planted facing west (afternoon sun) against a railway tie retaining wall. I did this because the tag on the plant said to plant in full sun and I wanted to hide the retaining wall. Some of the leaves are starting to turn brown. Are they getting to much sun or could they be absorbing creosote from retaining wall?

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  2. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    it's most probably a combination of both too much sun and the creosote on the wall.

    usually hydrangea should be put in a somewhat shady spot. the climbing varieties - which i do not have - could be different though.

    are the leaves brown as in dried out & dying or brown as in rusty-looking?
     

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