Hydrangea petiolaris

Hydrangea petiolaris is a vigorous self clinging, woody climber.  Perfect for North facing walls, where it can reach up to 50ft,however it can easily be restricted by pruning.  Oval shiny green leaves which turn yellow in autumn before dropping, and smothered with white lacecap flower heads in late summer, which fade to pink/brown in autumn.  Grows in any moist but well drained soil in sun or shade.  Long living.