SOLLYA heterophylla

Commonly known as Australian bluebell creeper

Glossy green leaves and gentian blue flowers in profusion. Probably worth risking outside if our winters stay mild
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Oval to narrowly oblong mid- to deep-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
  • Blue
    Gentian blue
  • Height
    1.5m-2m (5-6½ft)
  • 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
    Weak-stemmed, later bushy, twining climber. Produces flowers 1.5cm (½in) across in cymes of 4-8 followed by edible, cylindrical blue berries to 2.5cm (1 in) long.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shade from hot midday sun.
  • Partial shade
    Dappled shade.

SOLLYA heterophylla

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Billardiera heterophylla
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites if in greenhouse
    Place of origin
    Australia (Western Australia)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Cottage garden
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    Patio / pot plants
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 8
    Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
    Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
    When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
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Sollya - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of SOLLYA heterophylla

SOLLYA heterophylla 'Pink Charmer'

SOLLYA heterophylla 'Pink Charmer'

Australian bluebell creeper

delicate light pink flowers

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SOLLYA heterophylla white form

SOLLYA heterophylla white form

Australian bluebell creeper

attractive pure white flowers

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