Red Rhapsody® False Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma elliptifolium 'MonLaBaHe'

Pronunciation: ski-zo-FRAG-muh
SKU #07576
6-9

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This extremely rare selection makes a dramatic statement by virtue of its foliage alone. Varnished-red new growth is stunning in spring, and large, lacecap-like cream-colored flowers are beautiful in contrast. Self-clinging stems will gently climb a fence, arbor, or large tree trunk, creating a handsome display in a shaded garden setting. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Self-clinging stems reach 10 to 15 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia)
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.
LoreThe genus name Schizophragma comes from the Greek for "divided wall", referring to the split walls of its fruiting structure. The cultivar name of this selection, 'LaBaHe', refers to the name of the village near where the original seed was collected. Schizophragma species are in the Hydrangea family. While their showy flower heads somewhat resemble that of lacecap hydrangeas and they are superficially close to the climbing hydrangeas, the flowers of Schizophragma can offer a greater presence to the shaded garden.
Details
Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia)
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
LoreThe genus name Schizophragma comes from the Greek for "divided wall", referring to the split walls of its fruiting structure. The cultivar name of this selection, 'LaBaHe', refers to the name of the village near where the original seed was collected. Schizophragma species are in the Hydrangea family. While their showy flower heads somewhat resemble that of lacecap hydrangeas and they are superficially close to the climbing hydrangeas, the flowers of Schizophragma can offer a greater presence to the shaded garden.

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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.