Hydrangea, Climbing, Barbara Ann

Decumaria barbara ‘Barbara Ann’  

Height: 15-30ft 
Spread: 1-3ft 
Zone: 6-8 
Exposure: Full Shade to Part Shade 
Bloom Time/Color: May-Jun; white—turning to pink 
Uses: Specimen, Shade/Rain gardens 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Prefers evenly moist soil, Blooms on old wood, Avoid direct afternoon sun 

‘Barbara Ann’ is a climbing hydrangea whose stems have adventitious roots that cling to the surface they are climbing. The dark green, glossy, ovate to oblong leaves are oppositely arranged and can reach up to 4.75" long and 3" wide. Dense, flat-topped, 2-4" wide, terminal clusters of small, white flowers bloom in late spring and early summer; fading to pink and then brown as they age. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators. ‘Barbara Ann’ prefers evenly moist soil conditions in a shady area with only dappled sunlight. Protect from harsh cold. Treat as a tender perennial.