An evergreen climber with leathery dark green leaves and creamy white starry flowers with conspicuous stamens. Max Height 6m. Flowers August to November. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pileostegia viburnoides
An evergreen climber with leathery dark green leaves and creamy white starry flowers with conspicuous stamens.
Additional information
| Generic | Pileostegia |
|---|---|
| Species | viburnoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, November |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall, Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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