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Help with my hydrangea

Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
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Hi all, 
I have this Japanese hydrangea, I have only had it about five months but it doesn’t seem to be growing?
I had one before but when I moved it to places in another part of the garden after I took it from the fence it never grew any further and died. Any tips for growing this plant, and how long will it take to start to make its way up the fence?

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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Climbers tend to take a season to settle and then tend to romp if happy. Can you add a photo to give us an idea of what it looks like currently as the initial plant size is important?
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
     I hope these photos help with your question, and thank you for your kind reply 
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Thanks for the photos. It seems to have some new growth...but you will face the issue of it being too rampant when it starts going and a pot not providing enough space, nutrition or moisture. If you can put it in the ground in the autumn when you won't cause too much stress, it would make sense to me. But let's see if anyone else comes through with any other ideas! 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
    It’s strange because when I brought it they said it was okay to keep in a large planter, which is why I put it in such a big pot

    I am also looking to purchase a calycanthus, And it says they can be kept in large planters to? and it says they can be kept in large planters to?

    Thank you so much for taking the time to reply
  • WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
    This has come up a lot recently, they can grow very big and I'm certain that pot won't let it get to it's full potential. They can be steady to start with but then once the roots are well established they romp on. They like plenty of moisture and prefer some shade rather than full sun 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They're slow growing, but it'll need some supports if you intend getting it onto the fence.  Anything of that type, that's only recently planted, takes a while to get the root system established before displaying more top growth. I wouldn't expect that to look much bigger until next year.  :)

    I personally don't think any climber of that type can stay long term in a pot, and be at it's best. Difficult to keep them healthy and hydrated too, especially if the location is a sunnier one. It will need to go in a much bigger pot than that as it matures. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
    Thank you all so much for your helpful comments and advice, it is very much appreciated.
    I will indeed now plant this into the ground to allow it to grow and achieve its full potential, would this large pot be okay to grow a killer camp this shrub in?
  • Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
    Sorry that was meant to say would that large pot be okay to grow a calycanthus in? 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Sorry- I have no experience of those. Someone else might have though  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Fireman342Fireman342 Posts: 27
    Well thank you very much for your advice regarding the Japanese hydrangea it was most helpful and I now know what to do for the best for the plant
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