Japanese Hydrangea-vine
Schizophragma hydrangeoides
Japanese Hydrangea-vine
Schizophragma hydrangeoides
Decoration form | leaves, flowers VII |
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Flowering month | VII VII |
Evergreen plant | no |
Density on 1 m2 | 4 |
Annual growth | 0.5 m |
Aspect | , , , |
Frost hardiness | 6 - 8 Zones 6 - 8 |
An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Leaves heart-shaped, dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6m.
Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as a groundcover. Best in moist and acid soils.
Pruning: moderate, only when needed.