Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea is a stunning perennial vine that will quickly become the focal point of a landscape. The pale, gray-blue, heart-shaped foliage has green and pink veining, making the leaves stand out almost as much as the flowers. White hydrangea-like flowers bloom in clusters, known as an inflorescence. Enjoy the lovely flowers in early summer. The Schizophragma hyd. Moonlight is rare and easy to grow.
This vining shrub is a skilled climber and a wonderful choice to grow along a fence for privacy or to cover a building with foliage and flowers. The vines will turn anything within reach into support; if you don’t give it a trellis or arbor, it will find something to climb. It can take time for this plant to become established, but once it feels at home, it is a vigorous grower. This is a deciduous plant, and the shedding bark on the woody vines provides visual interest during the winter. The Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea grows in zones 5 through 8.
Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea Care
Plant the Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea in a shady spot with partial sunlight. Rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture is preferred. Water young plants consistently, but established plants are drought tolerant and only need water during dry, hot weather. Give the plant a couple of years to acclimate before applying an annual dose of balanced fertilizer during the spring.
Prune the Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea in late winter or early spring as necessary. Trimming the vines will encourage full, dense growth.
Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea Spacing
At 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, the Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea is a sizable vining shrub that significantly impacts a landscape. Space plants 8 - 9 feet apart so the vines have room to spread but can still engulf a trellis or support, creating a wall of greenery. One plant can comfortably grow in an 18-inch container.
Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 30 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Spacing: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Blue, White |
| Flower Description: Blue Shades and White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Pewter-blue foliage with green and pink veins |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Combinations |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Moonlight Climbing False Hydrangea |
| Other Name(s): Japanese hydrangea vine |
| Scientific Name: Schizophragma hyd. Moonlight |
- SKU:
- 1231002387-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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