About
Semele androgyna, climbing butcher's broom, is a vigorous, evergreen climber to 5 m or more producing flattened, leaf-like cladodes and tiny, cream flowers along their margins in spring and summer, followed by orange berries. A rewarding and unusual evergreen climber for a sheltered, sunny, frost-free wall.
About the genus
Semele are vigorous, evergreen climbers producing flattened, leaf-like cladodes with tiny flowers along their margins and orange berries. Grown on sheltered, sunny, frost-free walls.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.