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.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Lapageria |
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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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