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Genus Schizophragma

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm

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Two species of woody, deciduous climbers from China, Korea, and Japan form the genus Schizophragma. The showy flowerheads are borne in midsummer and look like lacecap hydrangea flowers, with large, conspicuous bracts. They are slightly fragrant. Grow against a wall or fence, or into a large tree. Schizophragma can grow to 40 feet.
Noteworthy characteristics: Climbs by aerial roots. Showy flowerheads resembling lacecap hydrangeas.
Care: Plant at least 2 feet away from the support in moderately fertile, organically rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Tie and train until established. Prune in spring.
Propagation: By greenwood cuttings in early summer or midsummer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Problems: Infrequent.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Schizophragma

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'
(Japanese hydrangea vine)

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This woody root climber has long-stalked, ovate silver-green leaves with deep-green veining. In midsummer, shimmering drops of creamy, moonlight flowers shower the foliage. Blooms are really broad, flattened heads of numerous fertile florets surrounded by large, sterile outer flowers that have just one spade-shaped petal each. Fragrance is like a mixture of apples and lilies.