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MUEHLENBECKIA
Commonly known as Wire plant
Genus of 20 species of dioecious, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, sometimes mat-forming with runners, and twining, woody climbers from rocky areas and woodland in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Australia, New Zealand and South America.
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Australia, New Zealand. -
DeciduousSmall, prostrate or spreading plant.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
20cm (8in), or, twining, much more. -
Spread
80cm (32in)
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Midday shade preferred. Shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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