Overview
Mutisia spinosa is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Mutisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mutisia spinosa 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 spinosa is an evergreen climbing perennial belonging to the genus Mutisia, known for its linear or pinnate foliage often ending in a tendril. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect facing east, south, or west. It grows well in a variety of soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels that are moist but well-drained and a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as conservatories and greenhouses. The plant produces daisy-like flowerheads in the leaf axils and is best grown with support in fertile soil.
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 spinosa 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 spinosa
- 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 spinosa?
Mutisia spinosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mutisia spinosa need?
Mutisia spinosa 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 spinosa hardy in the UK?
Mutisia spinosa 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 spinosa?
Cuttings, Seed, Layering.
