About
Asparagus asparagoides is a vigorous, herbaceous climber that can extend up to 3 meters in height. It propagates through both seeds and tubers. The plant features glossy green leaves, which are occasionally heart-shaped, and produces white flowers in the spring. It is regarded as invasive in Australia and certain regions of North America.
About the genus
Asparagus consists of evergreen or deciduous perennials and subshrubs, occasionally exhibiting climbing habits, characterized by tuberous root systems. The stems feature small, scale-like leaves as well as larger, leaf-like phylloclades. These plants produce small white or pink flowers, which are succeeded by red berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Toxicity
- Skin allergen, fruits harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil as tender perennial or conservatory plant.
- Pruning
- Cut back stems that die down after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. Divide tubers when dormant.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free