Description

Schizophragma hydrangoides is a self-clinging deciduous climber that earns its place in any garden. Looking for schizophragma (climbing hydrangea relative) that looks great and is easy to grow? Schizophragma hydrangoides is a self-clinging deciduous climber with large, lacy creamy-white bracts and heart-shaped leaves on a self-clinging climber. Grown at our St Annes nursery in North West England, it is supplied well rooted and ready to plant.

Schizophragma hydrangeoides is a self-clinging climber related to hydrangeas, with flat, lacy flower heads in summer. It is ideal for shady walls and fences.

Key features of Schizophragma hydrangoides

• Plant type: Self-clinging deciduous climber
• Season of interest: Summer
• Height and spread: up to 10m (varies with site and pruning)
• Position: Part shade, on a north- or east-facing wall
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: shady walls and fences, trees and pergolas, wildlife gardens, north- and east-facing walls

Where to plant Schizophragma hydrangoides

Schizophragma hydrangoides grows best in part shade, on a north- or east-facing wall, in moist, humus-rich soil. It is a good choice for shady walls and fences, and also works well for trees and pergolas, wildlife gardens and north- and east-facing walls. Pair it with ferns and shade-loving shrubs.

How to plant Schizophragma hydrangoides

Before planting, soak the root ball in a bucket of water. Prepare a hole about twice the width of the pot, fork over the bottom and add organic matter. Plant at the original soil level, firm the soil around the roots and give it a generous drink.

How to care for Schizophragma hydrangoides

Keep moist; mulch annually. Slow to start but long-lived; prune lightly after flowering. Prune lightly after flowering. It is slow to start but long-lived once established.

Growing Schizophragma hydrangoides in a pot

Not ideal for containers. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Schizophragma hydrangoides is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Schizophragma hydrangoides grow?
Schizophragma hydrangoides typically reaches up to 10m (varies with site and pruning), depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Schizophragma hydrangoides look its best?
Its main season of interest is summer.

Is Schizophragma hydrangoides hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Schizophragma hydrangoides?
Prune lightly after flowering.

Is Schizophragma hydrangoides self-clinging?
Yes, it clings with aerial roots once established.

Add Schizophragma hydrangoides to your basket today and enjoy summer interest in your garden.