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MUEHLENBECKIA axillaris
Commonly known as Wire vine
Small dark green leaves on this groundcover plant which forms a tight low-lying mat and is useful for covering rockery areas
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroadly ovate to oblong or rounded mid-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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Yellow -
Height20cm (8in) -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilSmall, prostrate or spreading, many-branched shrub. Flowers are produced singly, or in pairs, from the leaf axils.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sunMidday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
MUEHLENBECKIA axillaris
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSoutheastern Australia, New Zealand. -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Orbicular
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Muehlenbeckia - Growing Guide
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.
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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)
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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
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2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
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Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
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