Schizophragma hydrangeoides

Schizophragma hydrangeoides is a member of the hydrangea family and resembles the climbing hydrangea (h.anomala petiolaris) particularly well. It is a vigorously upright and self-adhesive deciduous climber that blooms beautifully in summer with fragrant, flat white umbels. The leaves are large, dark green, toothed, heart-shaped and pointed. This hydrangea does well in partial shade or shade and requires a well-drained, not too dry soil. It is extremely hardy and self-adhesive. This plant can also tolerate sea breezes, attracts bees and butterflies and is quite disease resistant and pest free. The plant is very well suited as wall planting or ground cover.