About
Mystic Purple' is a tender, fast-growing climber with long, slender stems and triangle-shaped, toothed, hairy leaves. Ideal for climbing over fences, trellis, amongst other shrubs or edges of walls and containers. Trumpet-shaped deep purple flowers are produced during the summer.
About the genus
Lophospermum can be deciduous or evergreen perennials, climbers or shrubs, with triangular or ovate leaves and solitary, axillary funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sandy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19-24ºC in early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free