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LAPAGERIA
Commonly known as Chilean bellflower
Genus of one species of evergreen climber occuring in moist forests in Chile.
A good plant for a container in the shade at the back of your potting shed where the delightful but heavy bell-shaped flowers can be appreciated at close quarters.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody, twining climber.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.If growing in greenhouse - ericaceous compost , added sharp sand, bright filtered light -
Partial shadeShelter from cold drying winds in frosty areas.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for its very showy, pendent, oblong-bell-shaped flowers.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale, mealybugs and thrips may be a problem particularly in the greenhouse
Place of originChile -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Lapageria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LAPAGERIA
LAPAGERIA rosea
Chilean bellflower, Copihue
fleshy pink flowers 3-4in long. Limited availability
Seeds
Free delivery
£8.00 per packet
3/4 year
Gift-wrapping available
£45.00 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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
