Groundcover and Vines – ‘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