Species Japanese hydrangea vine

Japanese hydrangea vine

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'

Japanese hydrangea vine is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine that produces large, bright green foliage and clusters of fragrant white lace-cap flowers. It can reach up to 4 meters in height. The flowers of 'Moonlight' are accented with pink margins to the petals making this variety stand out from the crowd. The over all effect of the rhizomatous vine is lush and full and requires little maintenance other than to be pruned after blooming to encourage heavier blooms the following year. This plant is a garden favorite, thanks to its eye-catching foliage and reliable blooming habits.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Japanese hydrangea vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight') should be watered moderately, about once every 2 weeks. During hot summer months, increase the watering frequency to once a week, and ensure the soil is kept moist but not soggy. During winter months, reduce the frequency of watering so that the soil remains slightly damp and not too dry. In extreme heat or prolonged dry periods, water once every 5 to 7 days. In addition, it is important to check the soil around the Japanese hydrangea vine before each watering to ensure that it is relatively dry or slightly damp. If the soil feels dry, water until it is thoroughly moistened. If the soil is already damp, wait another day or 2 before applying more water.

sunlight

Japanese hydrangea vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight') requires bright, indirect sunlight. It should get at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, with the best times to receive the light being in the morning and later afternoon when the sun is not too hot. These plants can tolerate some full sun, but midday sun should be avoided, as it can cause leaf scorch or wilting. Additionally, they should be protected from excessive winds, as this can cause the leaves to dry out and die.

pruning

For Japanese hydrangea vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight') it is recommended to prune it in late winter or early spring, just before new growth appears. Pruning at this time is important to maintain the vine’s health and shape, and to encourage lush blooming. When pruning, you should remove any dead, damaged, or diseased stems, as well as any that are overly long. You should also remove any suckers and unwanted branches. If needed, you can lightly prune the outer growth to encourage a more dense shape. Be careful not to over prune this species, as it is a slow grower and will take time to recover.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Japanese hydrangea vine typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Japanese hydrangea vine typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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