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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
Further Reading....
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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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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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Full sunMidday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
MUEHLENBECKIA complexa
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew Zealand
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOrbicular
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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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