Schizophragma hydrangeoides var. hydrangeoides 'Roseum'
Japanese hydrangea vine
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: initially slow to establish
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
'Roseum' is a woody, deciduous, self-clinging climber with heart-shaped leaves and flattened clusters of creamy-white flowers, surrounded by ovate, white bracts that mature to rosy pink as the flowering season progresses. Perfect for training against a wall or fence, it’s initially slow-growing but quickly catches up once established. - Garden care: Plant at least 60cm (24in) away from a host plant, fence or wall. Tie in to a support and train until established. After flowering cut back the flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of the permanent framework of the plant. In cooler, northern parts of the U.K., 'Roseum' will grow in a sunny position. In southern areas with hot summers, partial shade is preferable.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten