Climbing hydrangea for dry shade?

[GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat]

Does anyone know whether a climbing hydrangea would be happy in dry shade? It would be against a 6ft fence under a pleached laurel. The fence is NW facing but gets some direct sun throughout the afternoon due to a low wire mesh fence on the W border. Actually it gets pretty baked in summer. The bed is quite open. I could plant it out from the fence a bit and train it in to help with moisture retention.

The bed is about 3-4ft deep and sloping away from the fence into the lawn. I'm wondering whether to shore it up with sleepers to increase soil volume/moisture retention in the bed actually.

I've tried googling but can't find a consensus for dry shade/climbing hydrangea.

I already have a pyracantha and an evergreen honeysuckle. Tried clematis (on obelisk in front of fence) but it's not thriving. My track record with clematis is abysmal regardless

I’d give it a go. Plant over the winter while the ground is wetter. Incorporate plenty of organic matter for moisture retention. Make sure you keep it moist throughout its first year

Thanks! It does get ridiculously dry there although about 70% of my planting has succeeded. I didn't want ivy as I have it elsewhere for wildlife and it's a nuisance to control. I have buddleias elsewhere too!

Oh gosh yes Gareth, have had hydrangea petiolarus in a few hushes now, in north facing dry conditions and it is a lovely plant. Echo saying too, to plant it when it is wet and cool

Hushes!!?? Houses

Awesome thanks! I'll try and get hold of one asap, or in the early spring if I've missed the window.