Decumaria sinensis
round-leaved hydrangea
A tender self-clinging, evergreen climber with lightly honey-scented sprays of creamy to yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Foliage is narrow, dark green and glossy
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow Cream | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Hydrangea can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, or self-clinging climbers, with flowers in clusters usually comprising both small fertile and more showy sterile flowers; often good autumn colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal against a wall or up a tree, in moist, well-drained loamy soil in sun or dappled sun. Needs a very sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
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