Lacy Hearts® False Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma elliptifolium 'MonHart'

Pronunciation: ski-zo-FRAG-muh
SKU #05541
6-9

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An extremely rare selection of Japanese hydrangea vine chosen for foliage that nearly shimmers, its heart-shaped leaves highlighted with vivid splashes of creamy white. Often accented with white, lace-cap hydrangea-like blooms in summer, this self-clinging vine makes a dramatic statement by virtue of its foliage alone. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Self-clinging stems slowly reach 10 to 15 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist soils. Provide support such as a trellis, arbor or large tree for self-adhering stems to climb. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose fertilizer when new growth begins in spring.
HistoryThis fantastic and unusual plant was shared with Dan Hinkley from Gotemba Nursery in 2000, though he had first seen it and fell under its charms in 1995. "I think it's a sensational plant... great foliage all summer as well as a season of flowers. The vividness of the variegation is what I find extraordinary. There's nothing wishy-washy about it at all." - Daniel J. Hinkley
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist soils. Provide support such as a trellis, arbor or large tree for self-adhering stems to climb. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose fertilizer when new growth begins in spring.
History
HistoryThis fantastic and unusual plant was shared with Dan Hinkley from Gotemba Nursery in 2000, though he had first seen it and fell under its charms in 1995. "I think it's a sensational plant... great foliage all summer as well as a season of flowers. The vividness of the variegation is what I find extraordinary. There's nothing wishy-washy about it at all." - Daniel J. Hinkley

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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