MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
<
>
MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
Commonly known as Wire plant
Tiny maidenhair-like foliage, good climber or ground cover, small star-like greenish white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
DeciduousRounded to violin-shaped dark-green leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.
-
White
Greenish white -
Australian / New Zealand
-
Coastal / windswept
-
Frost hardy (down to -5)
-
Entire
-
Orbicular
-
Height
3m (10ft) -
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.
-
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
-
Fertile moist well-drained soil
-
Full sun
Midday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Muehlenbeckia - Growing Guide
View Planting Combinations