Vine
Climbing Hydrangea
Decumaria barbara
Varieties We Carry
StandardDecumaria barbara
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterHigh
Mature size10-30 feet × 3-6 feet
About Climbing Hydrangea
Wood Vamp (Decumaria barbara) is a native self-clinging woody vine of the southeastern US that attaches to tree trunks and structures with aerial rootlets. In late spring it produces fragrant clusters of small white flowers, and its glossy foliage is semi-evergreen in NE Florida's mild winters. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Moist, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Wood Vamp thrives in partial shade to part sun, mirroring its native habitat of swamp edges and forested stream banks. Avoid harsh afternoon sun in NE Florida; dappled or morning light is ideal.
Water
This native vine prefers consistently moist to occasionally wet soil. Water regularly and deeply, especially during establishment. Once established, it tolerates brief dry periods but performs best with dependable moisture near pond edges or in low-lying areas.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist, acidic, organic-rich sandy or loamy soil. Enrich sandy NE Florida soils with compost or leaf litter at planting. No regular fertilization is required for established plants in suitable sites.
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Common questions
Is Climbing Hydrangea a good plant for St. Augustine?
Climbing Hydrangea is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-30 feet × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.