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Japanese Hydrangea Vine
Scientific Name: Schizophragma Hydrangeoides

Photo Credit: Erv Evans

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Japanese Hydrangea Vine

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8

Habit: Deciduous vine with medium texture.

Exposure/Culture: Sun to shade, soil tolerant.

Climbing Method /Spread: Clinging with aerial roots. 20 to 30' height; intial growth rate is slow.

Foliage/Flower/Fruit: Young leaves reddish green, 8" white flower clusters in midsummer.

Cultivars: 'Moonlight' - white, flowers, blue green foliage with a silvery overlay. 'Roseum' - flowers have rose pink tint.

Comments: Tolerant of hot, wet summers, flowers best in full sun.

 


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