Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'White Wedding'

New to us, this is a beautiful self-clinging, woody climber which has dark green, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of lightly fragrant, white floral bracts in mid to late summer.  The leaves develop orange / yellow tints before falling in autumn.

Best in light dappled or partial shade.

• Position: Partial or reasonably heavy shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established then moderate.
• Habit: Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'White Wedding' eventually grows to be a small to medium sized self-clinging climbing plant.
  • Height: Eventually up to 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft). Can be pruned to keep at a smaller size if required.
  • Spread: 4 m (12 ft)

• Notes: In cooler, northern parts of the U.K., Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'White Wedding' will grow in a sunny position. In southern areas with hot summers, they much prefer partial shade. This plant requires protection from slugs.