Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea-Vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides)

Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea-Vine displays an abundance of lightly fragrant, creamy blooms that look like polka dots against the foliage all summer. New foliage on this quick-growing plant emerges purple then ages to a crisp green. This climbing/trailing shrub looks amazing climbing an arbor, trellis, fence, or any structure in partial or full shade. 40-50 feet tall and 6-9 feet wide at maturity Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part to full shade (4 or less hours daily) Space plants 6-9 feet apart for best results Maintains climbing foliage that emerges purple before maturing to green from spring to frost Produces fragrant, white flowers summer to fall Blooms on old wood Great for landscapes, screening, as a focal point Heat tolerant Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change! Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Pruning is usually not needed, but may be trimmed in late winter.   Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom