Chilean Bellflower. A twining evergreen climber with dark green leaves. Fleshy bell-shaped pink to red flowers from summer to late autumn. Max Height 5m. Flowers June to October. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lapageria rosea
A twining evergreen climber with dark green leaves. Fleshy bell-shaped pink to red flowers from summer to late autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Lapageria |
|---|---|
| Species | rosea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chilean Bellflower |
| Flower Colour | pink, red |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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