Schizophragma integrifolium var. fauriei

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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 20 to 30 feet (as a climbing vine)
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Flower color: Creamy white to pale green; large, showy bracts surround the small central flowers
Foliage color: Dark green, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires support for climbing, occasional pruning to control size and shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6-9
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators

Vines

Schizophragma integrifolium var. fauriei

Chinese Climbing Hydrangea

Schizophragma integrifolium var. fauriei is a deciduous climbing vine admired for its large, lace-like clusters of creamy white flowers. Blooming in mid to late summer, the flower heads consist of numerous fertile blooms surrounded by showy, petal-like sepals that can persist for weeks, creating a delicate yet impactful display. The heart-shaped green foliage provides a lush backdrop that complements the airy blooms.

Native to parts of East Asia, this plant thrives as a climber on walls, trellises, or tree trunks, bringing vertical interest to gardens.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Clematis · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff

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.