A vigorous climber with heart-shaped, lustrous, deep green leaves. Mature plants produce green or purple flowers followed by dark purple berries. Can be used as ground cover. Max Height 6m to 10m. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ercilla volubilis
A vigorous climber with heart-shaped, lustrous, deep green leaves. Mature plants produce green or purple flowers followed by dark purple berries. Can be used as ground cover.
Additional information
| Generic | Ercilla |
|---|---|
| Species | volubilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m, 10m |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | purple |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | Warm wall, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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