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MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
Commonly known as Wire plant
Tiny maidenhair-like foliage, good climber or ground cover, small star-like greenish white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Place of originNew Zealand
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DeciduousRounded to violin-shaped dark-green leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.
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WhiteGreenish white
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Orbicular
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Height3m (10ft)
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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-clingingVigorous, creeping shrub or twining climber with slender shoots.
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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)
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Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandCoastal / windswept
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunMidday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds.Partial shade
Muehlenbeckia - Growing Guide