An attractive evergreen subshrub with trailing or climbing stems with glossy green leaves and scarlet-red tubular flowers. Max Height 2m. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mitraria coccinea
An attractive evergreen subshrub with trailing or climbing stems with glossy green leaves and scarlet-red tubular flowers.
	
	
	Category: Climbers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Mitraria | 
|---|---|
| Species | coccinea | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, red | 
| Soil | Acidic | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 2m | 
| Family | Gesneriaceae | 
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | May, September | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained | 
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds | 
| Hardiness | Frost hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Shade roots from the hot sun | 
| Border | Warm wall | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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