About
A twining climber, spreading slowly by suckers, with ovate, dark green leaves to 12cm long. From summer to late autumn, slender, fleshy, bell-shaped white flowers to 9cm long are produced.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing, Suckering
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas, arches.
Native toChile
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in lime-free (ericaceous) compost with added sharp sand, in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Provide support, protection from cold, drying winds, and a dry winter mulch
PruningSee pruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by seed that has been soaked in water for 48 hours, at 13-18°C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or layer in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and thrips
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free