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Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' (Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight')
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6m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'
Other names
Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight', Japanese climbing hydrangea 'Moonlight', Climbing hydrangea 'Moonlight'
Genus
Schizophragma Schizophragma
Variety or Cultivar
'Moonlight' _ 'Moonlight' is an upright, self-supporting climber that has silver-marbled foliage and attractive, heart shaped leaves that turn orange and yellow in the autumn. In summer it has large clusters of ivory-white flowers with conspicuous heart-shaped, cream coloured bracts.
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Suckering
Flower
White, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Mottled, Green in Spring; Green, Silvery-grey, Mottled in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' (Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
A vigorous plant that needs a lot of space. It is best grown against a large tree or wall for the plant to attach to. Soil should be moist but well-drained with plenty of organic matter added.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'
Other names
Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight', Japanese climbing hydrangea 'Moonlight', Climbing hydrangea 'Moonlight'
Genus
Schizophragma Schizophragma
Variety or Cultivar
'Moonlight' _ 'Moonlight' is an upright, self-supporting climber that has silver-marbled foliage and attractive, heart shaped leaves that turn orange and yellow in the autumn. In summer it has large clusters of ivory-white flowers with conspicuous heart-shaped, cream coloured bracts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Suckering
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Mottled, Green in Spring; Green, Silvery-grey, Mottled in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' (Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
A vigorous plant that needs a lot of space. It is best grown against a large tree or wall for the plant to attach to. Soil should be moist but well-drained with plenty of organic matter added.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Aspect: | North, South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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