About
A deciduous, climbing, herbaceous perennial to 3.5m tall producing edible young shoots and heart-shaped leaves. Tiny greenish-yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Hablitzia is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Native toCaucasus
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; ensure the soil does not become waterlogged in winter. Can be grown up a tree or provide support such as a trellis, wigwam or pergola
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but young growth in spring may be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free