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SCHIZOPHRAGMA hydrangeoides
Commonly known as Japanese hydrangea vine
A superb climber reaching 12 metres and similar in habit to Hydrangea petiolaris. Creamy-white flowers with marginal bracts
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - long-stalked, broadly ovate, sharply-toothed, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Cream -
Height - 12m (39ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - woody root climber. Flowers are produced in broad, flattened, terminal cymes to 25cm (10in) across. The conspicuous bracts grow to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - Korea, Japan -
Flower Shape - Lacecap -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - slightly fragrant
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Schizophragma - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of SCHIZOPHRAGMA hydrangeoides
SCHIZOPHRAGMA hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' >
Commonly known as: Japanese hydrangea vine.
Unusual silver-grey leaves which turn orange-red in autumn. Conspicuous flower heads surrounded by creamy bracts
SCHIZOPHRAGMA hydrangeoides 'Rose Sensation' >
Commonly known as: Japanese hydrangea vine.
Flower heads have light pink tinged bracts
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