Hydrangea barbara ~ Climbing Hydrangea, Woodvamp path-400 extending the ornamental display long

extending the ornamental display long after the flowers have passed

Strawberry Sweet Kiss™ ('Buddy')

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The sheaths open to reveal light green  culms

Clusters of large purple flowers with yellow disks bloom from late summer until frost

Hydrangea barbara ~ Climbing Hydrangea, Woodvamp path-400 extending the ornamental display longClimbing Hydrangea is a native semi evergreen woody vine that needs to climb to flower and produces blooms on new wood. The large glossy dark green foliage with paler undersides turns tan in fall. The fragrant flat top clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist to wet well drained soils. Will not flower if used as a groundcover. Previously known as Decumaria barbara. Type: Shrub, Vine Height: 12'