Travellers Joy Clematis vs Phantom Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Travellers Joy Clematis vs Phantom Hydrangea

Clematis virginiana

Hydrangea paniculata Phantom

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Travellers Joy Clematis
Phantom Hydrangea

Traveller's Joy Clematis is a species of flowering plant that is native to North America. This plant produces vines which are quite aggressive and can climb to heights of 10-20 feet. Traveller's Joy produces white flowers between July and September and typically grows on the edge of forests, moist slopes, fence rows and on streambanks.

Phantom Hydrangea is a striking deciduous shrub with impressive blooms. It is multi-stemmed and produces pale green flowers that fade to white and soft pink as they mature. These flower clusters can reach up to 15” (40cm) long and while other shrubs will droop from the flowers' weight, Phantom Hydrangea has sturdy stems that support them.

This adaptable shrub will make a beautiful addition to your yard as a flowering hedge or as an ornamental plant on its own. Try pruning the flowers after they are spent to get even larger flower heads.

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

Phantom Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: leaves are toxic

Flowers: white, fragrant
Flowers: large white flower clusters
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: devils darning needles, devils hair, leather flower, love vine, travelers joy, virginia virgins bower, virgins bower, wild hops, woodbine