Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'

Pronunciation: ski-zo-FRAG-muh hy-drain-jee-OY-deez
SKU #07102
5-9

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing initially; vigorous with age, climbing 10 to 15 ft.

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Description A superb self-clinging vine with huge, creamy white lacecap hydrangea-like blooms. As the vine matures the fragrant flowers will increase in abundance. The silvery blue-green heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in the fall. The bare woody twining stems will provide interest in the winter landscape. Ideal for covering fences or masonry. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Climbing
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Yellow
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care Instructions Thrives in humus-rich, moist soils. Provide support such as a trellis, arbor, or large tree for self-adhering stems to climb. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize when new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to control size.
Lore The genus name Schizophragma comes from the Greek for "divided wall", referring to the split walls of its fruiting structure. Schizophragma species are in the Hydrangea family. While their flower showy flower heads somewhat resemble that of lacecap hydrangeas which are superficially close to the climbing hydrangeas, the flowers of Schizophragma can offer a greater presence to the shaded garden.
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DescriptionA superb self-clinging vine with huge, creamy white lacecap hydrangea-like blooms. As the vine matures the fragrant flowers will increase in abundance. The silvery blue-green heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in the fall. The bare woody twining stems will provide interest in the winter landscape. Ideal for covering fences or masonry. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorYellow
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, moist soils. Provide support such as a trellis, arbor, or large tree for self-adhering stems to climb. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize when new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to control size.
History
LoreThe genus name Schizophragma comes from the Greek for "divided wall", referring to the split walls of its fruiting structure. Schizophragma species are in the Hydrangea family. While their flower showy flower heads somewhat resemble that of lacecap hydrangeas which are superficially close to the climbing hydrangeas, the flowers of Schizophragma can offer a greater presence to the shaded garden.

Frequently asked questions

Does Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine produce flowers?
Summer
Is Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine evergreen or deciduous?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color.
How fast does Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine grow?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine grows in an Climbing habit.
Where can I use Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine in my landscape?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine is suitable for: Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover.
What color are Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine flowers?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine?
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine?
Good companion plants for Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine include: Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe).
How do I care for Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine?
Thrives in humus-rich, moist soils. Provide support such as a trellis, arbor, or large tree for self-adhering stems to climb. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize when new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to control size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.