About
Flowers are small, cup-shaped and yellowish-white and appear from summer to autumn. A strong-growing evergreen climber to a height of 4m with glossy, dark green leaves bordered with creamy-yellow and pink in the growing season, turning to creamy white in winter. These are followed by red fruits on female plants.
About the genus
Kadsura are dioecious, evergreen climbing shrubs with twining stems, simple glossy leaves and solitary cup-shaped flowers followed by fleshy, blackberry-like fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained but moist neutral to acidic soil in sun or part-shade. Keep frost-free
PruningPruning group 12 in winter
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free