Overview
Stauntonia leucantha is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Stauntonia, part of the Lardizabalaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stauntonia leucantha grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include wall side borders.
About
Stauntonia leucantha is an evergreen climbing plant belonging to the genus Stauntonia, known for twining around supports with palmate leaves. It produces small, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer, with male and female blooms typically found in separate axillary racemes on the same plant. This climber thrives in well-drained, fertile soils ranging from chalk to sand and prefers sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade. Suitable for wall side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and benefits from roots kept in shade during cultivation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stauntonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Stauntonia leucantha size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stauntonia leucantha
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stauntonia leucantha?
Stauntonia leucantha prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stauntonia leucantha need?
Stauntonia leucantha is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Stauntonia leucantha hardy in the UK?
Stauntonia leucantha 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 Stauntonia leucantha?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.