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Schizophragma hydrangeoides Moonlight

Moonlight Japanese Hydrangea

A vine reminiscent of a climbing hydrangea, with blue-green leaves dissected by a network of green venation and bearing numerous clusters of fragrant, white blooms.

  • »  Showy flowerheads of clustered, tiny, white, flowers surrounded by sterile, outer flowers
  • »  Broadly ovate, serrated, blue-green leaves 15 cm
  • »  Leaves have a silver sheen with deep green veining
  • »  Contrasting red stems
  • »  Slow-growing and slow to establish
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August

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  • Category:Vines
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Climbing
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
• Silver
• Variegated
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'

Plant in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun exposure providing it has consistent moisture. Self-clinging to walls or trees, but may need to be trained up a fence until established. 'Moonlight' requires little pruning because of its slow habit, but shaping is best done in early spring.