- Flirty girl false hydrangea
Botanical name: schizophragma hydrangeoides
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: can trail up to 15 ft
Bloom time: early summer
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size when the plant has stopped flowering for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: trailing garden accent
Light needs: about 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: fragrant blooms
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring with a rose fertilizer
Best time to plant: spring – fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: azaleas, astilbe, ferns
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets
Invasive species: no