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MUEHLENBECKIA
Commonly known as Wire plant
Genus of 20 species of dioecious, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, sometimes mat-forming with runners, and twining, woody climbers from rocky areas and woodland in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Australia, New Zealand and South America.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousSmall, prostrate or spreading plant.
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Height20cm (8in), or, twining, much more. -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunMidday shade preferred. Shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originAustralia, New Zealand. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Muehlenbeckia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of MUEHLENBECKIA
MUEHLENBECKIA axillaris
Wire vine
small dark green leaves on this groundcover plant which forms a tight low-lying mat and is useful for covering rockery areas
MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
Wire plant
tiny maidenhair-like foliage, good climber or ground cover, small star-like greenish white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
