Overview
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Tweedia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered is a climbing evergreen subshrub belonging to the genus Tweedia, known for its slender, twining stems and simple, hairy foliage. This cultivar produces loose clusters of star-shaped pink flowers with five petals, emerging from the leaf axils in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing aspect. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and wall-side borders, it requires roots to be kept in shade and is hardy to H1c in the UK.
About the genus
Tweedia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1835. The genus is native to South America. An ornamental plant, Oxypetalum coeruleum, formerly included in this genus is commonly referred to as "tweedia".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tweedia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 15°C in spring, Softwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered?
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered need?
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered hardy in the UK?
Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Tweedia coerulea pink-flowered?
Seed sown at 15°C in spring, Softwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat.