Melinda Myers

Japanese Hydrangea Vine

Botanical Name

Schizophragma hydrangeoides

Hardiness

Zones 5 to 9

Height

20 to 30 feet

Width

6 to 9 feet

Flowers

Early summer: white, pink

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Slow to establish
• Grows best in soil that is rich in organic matter and kept evenly moist
• Prune in late winter or early spring
• Orange-brown bark provides nice winter interest

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Moonlight - 8-10" white lacecap flowers
• Rosea - pink flowers