Japanese Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma Hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’)

Japanese Hydrangea Vine

Features and Characteristics

Schizophragma hydrangeoides, commonly called Japanese hydrangea vine, is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine which is valued for its toothed, heart-shaped, deep green leaves (3-5″ long) and large, flat-topped, lace cap hydrangea-like clusters (8-10″ across) of white flowers which bloom in early summer. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Attaches to and grows up flat vertical surfaces such as masonry walls by stem-borne adhesive rootlets. Reddish-brown stems provide some interest in winter.

Genus name comes from the Latin schizein meaning to split and achyron meaning chaff.

Specific epithet means like the genus Hydrangea, which it resembles.

‘Moonlight’ is valued for its silvery, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves (3-5″ across) and large, flat-topped, lace cap hydrangea-like clusters (8-10″ across) of creamy white flowers which bloom for 6 to 8 weeks in summer.

Care and Maintenance

Best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prune in late winter to early spring. A single plant will eventually grow 30′ or more wide, though for quick coverage of a wall, space 6-9′ apart.

Japanese Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma Hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Sun light	Part Shade To Full Shade
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Medium

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Often slow to establish.

Uses

Use in shady areas to climb walls, arbors or trees. May also be sprawled over low walls or rocks.

Japanese Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma Hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’) Details

Common name	Japanese Hydrangea Vine
Botanical name	Schizophragma Hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'
Plant type	Vine
Family	Hydrangeaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Flower color	White
Flowering period	July - August
Height	20 - 30 Ft.
Width	6 - 9 Ft.