Chinese hydrangea vine, Decumaria sinensis, is a rarely grown woody evergreen climber, native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves, from which masses of small yellow-white, fragrant flowers appear in May. Growing by aerial roots, there’s no need to tie plants to a frame.
Grow Decumaria sinensis in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, preferably against a south-or west-facing wall to protect from cold winds. Not fully hardy, you may need to offer winter protection.
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Decumaria and wildlife
Decumaria has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
