Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight'

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Moonlight' is a vigorous, woody, deciduous climber, up to 12m tall, with silvery, blue-green leaves, and sprays of small, creamy-white flowers surrounded by large, white, sterile florets, similar to a lace-cap hydrangea

Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight'

Scientific classification

Species
Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight' (Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Moonlight')
Genus
Hydrangea
Family
Hydrangeaceae
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Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight'

Distribution of Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Japanese hydrangea vine 'Moonlight' care guide

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea feed in spring and again early summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Requires plenty of space. Best grown against a large tree or wall - the plant attaches itself by aerial roots. Soil should be moist but well-drained with plenty of organic matter added

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil

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