Overview
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' is a bushy climber wall shrub in the genus Muehlenbeckia, part of the Polygonaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Muehlenbeckia genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs as well as semi-woody climbers. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for coastal areas, low-maintenance gardens, flower borders, beds, and hedging or screens, with winter interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Muehlenbeckia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass'
- Propagation
- Sowing seed at 21°C as soon as ripe; semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass'?
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' need?
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' hardy in the UK?
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Muehlenbeckia ephedroides 'Clarence Pass'?
Sowing seed at 21°C as soon as ripe; semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
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