An erect twining or scrambling subshrub with downy, light green leaves. Sky-blue flowers from summer to early autumn. Max Height 60cm to 1m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Tweedia caerulea
An erect twining or scrambling subshrub with downy, light green leaves. Sky-blue flowers from summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Tweedia |
|---|---|
| Species | caerulea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm, 1m |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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