Overview
Araujia hortorum is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Araujia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Araujia hortorum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens and wall side borders.
About
Araujia sericifera is a perennial vining plant in the genus Araujia, of the family Apocynaceae, that is native to South America. The species was described in 1817 by the Portuguese botanist Félix de Avelar Brotero. The synonym Araujia hortorum is in more frequent use in New Zealand. It was introduced to Europe and other areas as an ornamental plant, but it is now considered a noxious weed. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is tender and needs frost-free protection over winter (RHS H2). It works well for mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens and wall side borders. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
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About the genus
Araujia is a small genus of perennial vines in the dogbane family first described as a genus in 1817. The group is native to South America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Araujia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Araujia hortorum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Araujia hortorum
- Propagation
- Seed sown when ripe, or in spring; Root semi-ripe cuttings of lateral shoots with bottom heat in late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Araujia hortorum?
Araujia hortorum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Araujia hortorum need?
Araujia hortorum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Araujia hortorum hardy in the UK?
Araujia hortorum has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Araujia hortorum?
Seed sown when ripe, or in spring; Root semi-ripe cuttings of lateral shoots with bottom heat in late summer.