MUEHLENBECKIA complexa

Deciduous - rounded to violin-shaped dark-green leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.

White - greenish white

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.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun - midday shade preferred - shelter from cold winds.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none

Place of origin - New Zealand

Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -