it would be much better in the ground as it is a self clinging climber. We had one for 20 yrs and was slow to get going but once it had it was beautiful. Quite thirsty plant though.

I do grow one in the pot Sheila and it is doing well climbing our deck rail post... and flowering (not now) As Sbg said it likes moisture. As I think of it, it's roots might have escaped from the bottom of the pot( as many of my plants do) because it is in fairly small pot and looking very vigorous and healthy.

Thank you both. I do have one planted in the ground and happily covering one trellis. The other trellis where I would like one is at the back of a stony bed where it would be very hard to dig a hole! It is so lovely that I think I will try one in a huge pot as it is too shady for most climbers.

Good luck with it Sheila. I am positive that it will do well.

Thanks Klahanie.

I think it would be very taxing on you Sheila considering how thirsty hydrangeas are and they can grow to 8 feet in diameter. They drink so much water.

Thanks Paul. I will investigate other “climbers in pots” before I commit.