About
A twining, medium-sized, evergreen climber with leathery, ovate green leaves and slim, waxy, hanging, very pale pink, bell-shaped flowers up to 7.5cm in length which appear in the summer and autumn. This variety may take longer to flower than others but is tough and free-flowering.
About the genus
Lapageria is a twining climber, with ovate, evergreen leaves and large, pendent, waxy-textured, narrowly bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn
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 typeHouseplants, Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 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