Overview
Mutisia ilicifolia is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Mutisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mutisia ilicifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, climber and wall shrubs and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Mutisia ilicifolia is a climbing vine in the daisy family (Compositae or Asteraceae) and native to Chile. Its leaves are unique in being holly-like but almost square, with a lengthy tendril at the end of each leaf. Each daisy head has eight pink ray florets. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, climber and wall shrubs and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
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About the genus
Mutisia is a genus of flowering plant in the tribe Mutisieae within the family Asteraceae. Mutisia has been named after José Celestino Mutis. It comprises about sixty species which can be found along the entire length of the Andes and in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mutisia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Mutisia ilicifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Climber and wall shrubs, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mutisia ilicifolia
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Seed, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mutisia ilicifolia?
Mutisia ilicifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mutisia ilicifolia need?
Mutisia ilicifolia 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.
Is Mutisia ilicifolia hardy in the UK?
Mutisia ilicifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Mutisia ilicifolia?
Cuttings, Seed, Layering.
