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STAUNTONIA hexaphylla
Vigorous climber with scented violet-tinged white flowers in spring and egg-shaped purplish fruits
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Can be grown against a wall or through a tree -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Korea, Japan -
EvergreenProduces 3- to 7-palmate mid- to dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long with oval to elliptic, leathery leaflets.
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White
Violet tinged -
Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
10m (33ft) or more. -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingFast-growing, dioecious climber. Produces racemes of flowers to 2cm (¾in) across. If pollinated, female produces ellipsoid, edible fruits.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Warm, sheltered spot.
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