Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight', Japanese Hydrangea Vine partial shade Violet-pink and yellow pea-like flowers

Violet-pink and yellow pea-like flowers cover the surface of a tidy mat of evergreen boxwood-like leaves in early spring

This hardy South African iris relative from mountain stream-sides

Also adaptable as a houseplant

Photo of flowers (back) by KENPEI

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight', Japanese Hydrangea Vine partial shade Violet-pink and yellow pea-like flowersDeciduous vine for a shady site. 'Moonlight' features large, pale, blue green, heart shaped leaves with a silver sheen and impressed reddish veining. Large, 8 10 inch diameter, fragrant white lace cap flowers bloom for over a month in summer. With age it becomes ever more floriferous have patience for ample rewards. This vine needs no support as it has clinging rootlets, ideal for climbing rock walls or tree trunks. It can also be a charming