A twining climber with slender red stems and dark green leaves. Attractive dark crimson flowers from late spring to summer, followed by fleshy red fruit. Max Height 3m to 4m. Flowers May to August. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Schisandra rubriflora
A twining climber with slender red stems and dark green leaves. Attractive dark crimson flowers from late spring to summer, followed by fleshy red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Schisandra |
|---|---|
| Species | rubriflora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m, 4m |
| Family | Schisandraceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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