Overview

Heterostemon ellipticus is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Heterostemon, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Heterostemon ellipticus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Heterostemon ellipticus is a climbing plant cultivar in the Fabaceae family, valued for its ornamental appeal. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best grown in conditions that support its growth during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Heterostemon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It includes eight species native to northern South America, from Colombia and Venezuela to the Guianas and northern Brazil. It belongs to the subfamily Detarioideae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heterostemon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Heterostemon ellipticus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Heterostemon ellipticus

Propagation

Seed, cutting

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

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