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‘Moonlight’

False Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma hydrangeoides

'Moonlight'

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Moonlight Schizophragma blooming heavily next to wooden bench Close up of white Moonlight Schizophragma blooms Close up of silver Moonlight Schizophragma foliage
  • Fabulous foliage
  • Versatile vine
  • Large flowers
Description

'Moonlight' schizophragma is better than your average false hydrangea vine, thanks to its combination of beautiful silver foliage and large white blooms. Ideal for brightening up shady walls and tree trunks, it is always in demand by discriminating landscape designers.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Part sun
Height
40 - 50'
Width
6 - 9'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Silver
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soils on the acidic side.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood but rarely needs pruning.

Uses

Specimen plant; woodland gardens.

Growing Tips

Slow to get established, and will not bloom until it is growing vigorously on its intended support structure. Patience is required, but is rewarded with a long-lived, heavily blooming specimen.

Features: Vine, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Schizophragma, Common name: False Hydrangea Vine, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Silver foliage

Features: Vine, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Schizophragma, Common name: False Hydrangea Vine, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Silver foliage