About
Mutisia oligodon is an evergreen climbing shrub producing the characteristic toothed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads of the genus. A rewarding plant for a sheltered, sunny, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Mutisia are evergreen climbing perennials or shrubs from South America with simple to pinnate leaves, often with a terminal tendril, and showy, daisy-like flowerheads in the leaf axils. Grown in sheltered, sunny, frost-free gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Native toEurasia
Care notes
CultivationNaturally occurs in opens places such as verges, preferring well-drained soils
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews