PL#2993

'Barbara'

Decumaria

Z 66–40 ft

Flower Color: White Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Early Summer Mature Height: 6-40′(2-12m) Pruning Requirement: Little to No Pruning Required Planting Aspect: Full Shade / Full Sun Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6 Fragrant: Yes Suitable as Ground Cover: Yes Price Group: Standard About Decumaria Barbara This slow growing self clinging climber from the U.S.A. is excellent for a lightly shaded area. Closely related to both the climbing hydrangea and schizophragma. The foliage is initially grey in color turning to a bright green and maturing to a dark green before turning yellow in the fall. Little or no pruning is needed. If pruning to shape, prune in the early spring.

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Genus
Decumaria
Species
Cultivar
Barbara
Trade name
Hardiness zones
6 (USDA)
Mature height
6–40 ft
Mature width
Description
Flower Color: White Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Early Summer Mature Height: 6-40′(2-12m) Pruning Requirement: Little to No Pruning Required Planting Aspect: Full Shade / Full Sun Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6 Fragrant: Yes Suitable as Ground Cover: Yes Price Group: Standard About Decumaria Barbara This slow growing self clinging climber from the U.S.A. is excellent for a lightly shaded area. Closely related to both the climbing hydrangea and schizophragma. The foliage is initially grey in color turning to a bright green and maturing to a dark green before turning yellow in the fall. Little or no pruning is needed. If pruning to shape, prune in the early spring.

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