Overview

Sollya heterophylla is a climbing climbing shrub in the genus Billardiera, part of the Pittosporaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sollya heterophylla grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental and climber. It is native to Western Australia.

About

Billardiera heterophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Pittosporaceae, known by the common name bluebell creeper. It is native to Western Australia, but is grown as an ornamental plant in appropriate climates worldwide.

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About the genus

Billardiera, commonly known as appleberries, snot berries, or bluebell creepers, is a genus of flowering plants in the family, Pittosporaceae and is endemic to Australia. Plants in the genus Billardiera are woody scramblers, climbers or twiners with elliptic, lance-shaped or linear leaves arranged alternately along the stems, the flowers with petals that are joined to form a tube at the base with spreading lobes, and succulent or fleshy fruit.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Billardiera

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

moderate

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Sollya heterophylla size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

climbing shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

ornamental, climber

Native to

Western Australia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sollya heterophylla

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded position. Tolerates drought once established.

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Glasshouse red spider mite

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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