Schizophragma Rose Sensation®

Handsome leaves makes this an attractive climbing vine for shade-part shade

Rose Sensation brings a unique look to climbing vines with its pink and white hued bracts, (bracts resemble flowers, but are sterile) dark green foliage and pink blooms. A woody stemmed climbing vine boasts large dark green leaves with jagged edges (3-5 inches across) and showy Hydrangea like lace-cap white clusters that measure 8-10" across that bloom in early summer.  Flowers are fertile and visited by bees.  In fall, foliage turns yellow. Bark is a reddish brown.  Not bothered by insects or disease problems.  Grows up to 40-50 feet tall.
Although commonly called Japanese hydrangea, it is not a member of the hydrangea family.

How to grow

• Slow to get started - but grows fast once it begins.
• Climbs by way of adhesive rootlets which attaches itself to walls and other surfaces. (Need a strong support structure)
• Grows in part shade-shade and sun, but does best in partial shade.
• Can be pruned to any desired height - best to prune after flowering to keep desired height.
• Thrives in moist, well drained soil. Mulch soil to keep moist.
• Feed in late winter or early spring before new foliage appears.

Designing with climbing hydrangea

• Beautiful growing up a brick wall.  Requires a solid support structure  as they can get large and heavy.  Consider growing up a large tree if no other support structure is available.  Plant about 2-3 feet away from a tree trunk or well which will help the vine thicken up.
• You can also plant climbing hydrangea as a groundcover - so select a place where it can ramble sufficiently as it can trail up to 50 feet.  Prune as desired to keep within bounds, but do so after blooming

Special features: Disease resistant, Easy care, Fall color, Foliage interest, Pest resistant