Northwest Blooms · Vines
Schizophragma x 'Lacy Hearts'
Lacy Hearts False Hydrangea Vine
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Height
- 15 to 20 feet (when grown as a climber)
- Width
- 6 to 10 feet (spread if unsupported or as a ground cover)
- Flower color
- Creamy white, lace-like bracts surrounding small central flowers
- Foliage color
- Heart-shaped green leaves with silvery-white variegation
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to control size and shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 6-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
About this plant
Schizophragma x 'Lacy Hearts' is a deciduous climbing plant celebrated for its lacy, heart-shaped foliage with silvery variegation, adding a touch of brightness to shaded spaces. During summer, it produces delicate lacecap-like clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers surrounded by showy, petal-like bracts, which provide a subtle yet elegant display.
This hybrid is derived from crossing species within the Schizophragma genus, known for their affinity for climbing walls or pergolas. Its ornamental features and adaptability make it a favored choice for gardeners looking to enhance vertical spaces with soft, textural interest and seasonal blooms.
Works well in
Arbors & Trellises · Fences & Walls · Vertical Screening · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens
Companion plants
Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Clematis · Heucheras
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Train the main stems early on a trellis or fence so the growth spreads sideways rather than bunching at the top.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
