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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
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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.
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Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
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Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
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