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  • MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
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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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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Deciduous
      Rounded to violin-shaped dark-green leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.
    • White
      Greenish white
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Orbicular
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Vigorous, creeping shrub or twining climber with slender shoots.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Coastal / windswept
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Midday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds.
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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    £8.00
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