About
Lapageria rosea 'Nash Court Red' is a cultivar of the Chilean bellflower producing the characteristic twining, evergreen stems and large, pendent, waxy, bell-shaped flowers of the species in deep cherry-red. A beautiful and rewarding climber for a sheltered, cool, moist 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 sun, 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 typeHouseplants, Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical
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 layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to, mealybugs, scale insects and tortrix moth
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free