Overview
Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Maurandya, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Maurandya antirrhiniflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants and sub-tropical.
About
Maurandya antirrhiniflora is a twining, woody-stemmed perennial climber belonging to the genus Maurandya, known for its trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom continuously through summer and autumn. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and Mediterranean or subtropical settings, it is hardy to UK zone H2. Propagation is typically by seed sown in early spring or by root softwood cuttings in late spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Maurandya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Maurandya antirrhiniflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Maurandya antirrhiniflora
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring, or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in late spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Maurandya antirrhiniflora?
Maurandya antirrhiniflora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Maurandya antirrhiniflora need?
Maurandya antirrhiniflora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Maurandya antirrhiniflora hardy in the UK?
Maurandya antirrhiniflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Maurandya antirrhiniflora?
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring, or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in late spring.