About
This vigorous evergreen tendril climber to 5m, with small leaves divided into ovate leaflets, and short racemes of tubular yellow flowers 2.5cm long, opening from late spring to autumn.
About the genus
Eccremocarpus are climbing perennials, evergreen or deciduous, with pinnately divided leaves and terminal racemes of tubular flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a well-drained, peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, provide support and shelter from frost
PruningPruning group 11 in early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in early spring at a temperature of 13-16°C or take tip cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free