About
Musschia aurea is an evergreen perennial or subshrub from Madeira producing the characteristic rosettes of leaves and showy flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a frost-free, sheltered garden or heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Musschia are evergreen perennials and subshrubs from the Macaronesian Islands in the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). Grown in frost-free, sheltered gardens and heated glasshouses.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toChile, Argentina (Andes)
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet and shelter from cold winds. Keep roots moist and cool. Grow indoors in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright light, but with shading from full sun from late spring until autumn
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by seed or root stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free