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    SCHISANDRA
    SCHISANDRA
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    SCHISANDRA

    Genus of about 23 species of twining, woody, monoecious or dioecious, deciduous or evergreen climbers from woodland in eastern Asia, with one species from southeastern USA.

    Brightly coloured fruits are dependent on both male and female plants of dioecious plants being grown.

    The Chinese name, wu wèi zi reflects the basic 5 flavours, salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy) and bitter.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Asia
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • 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
      Woody, dioecious or monoecious climbers
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    SCHISANDRA rubriflora
    Solitary dark crimson flowers from late spring to summer
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    SCHISANDRA sphenanthera
    Twiner with flowers of greenish outer and terracotta inner tepals
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    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
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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