About
Lapageria rosea, the Chilean bellflower, is a twining, medium-sized, evergreen climber with leathery, ovate leaves and pendulous, waxy, deep rose-pink, bell-shaped flowers to 7.5 cm long in summer and autumn. The national flower of Chile � one of the most beautiful of all hardy climbers for a sheltered, cool, moist, partly shaded wall or conservatory.
About the genus
Lapageria is a monotypic genus containing one species � L. rosea, the Chilean bellflower � a twining, evergreen climber from Chile producing leathery, ovate leaves and large, pendent, waxy-textured, narrowly bell-shaped flowers in shades of deep rose-red to white, in summer and autumn. The national flower of Chile.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas, arches.
Native toChile, Argentina
Care notes
CultivationIdeal climber for a mild, shady garden, especially in acid to neutral soil. Protect from cold drying winds and provide support. It can also be grown indoors in a large container
PruningPruning group 11 after flowering or leave unpruned
PropagationPropagate by seed or layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and tortrix moth
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free